Socket Adds 802.1x Support to WiFi Drivers

[Jason Dunn]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.socketcom.com/support/support_wlan.asp' target='_blank'>http://www.socketcom.com/support/support_wlan.asp</a><br /><br /></div>"This update for the Wireless LAN card is a web release-only version of the software for PocketPC 2002 StrongARM based units only. This release includes official support for the 802.1x Authentication protocol to connect to an 802.1x network that is setup with EAP-TLS or PEAP authentication for 802.1x compatible access points.<br /><br />• Connection to an 802.1x network that is setup with EAP-TLS or PEAP authentication for use with 802.1x compatible access points. <br />• User Profiles support to create predefined wireless network configurations for various networks (home, work, hotspot). <br />• Passkey support for WEP encryption keys for easier entry of 40/64 and 128 bit encryption keys. <br />• Automatic ESSID search for any open available 802.11b networks. <br />• Renew IP address utility in IP configuration screen."

[Peter Foot]

Cool, have downloaded and installed the drivers and found the software much easier to use. Now if only I could get the rest of my wireless network to play... :roll:

[rhmorrison]

I own the older Symbol Spectrum24 High Rate WIRELESS NETWORKER 802.11b | 11 Mbps, P/N: LA-4137-1020-WW, S/N: ************,
TYPE: LA-4137.

Do the new drivers work with this older card?

[Peter Foot]

I own the older Symbol Spectrum24 High Rate WIRELESS NETWORKER 802.11b | 11 Mbps, P/N: LA-4137-1020-WW, S/N: ************,
TYPE: LA-4137.

Do the new drivers work with this older card?

The Readme file states it is solely for the Low Power WLAN card, and so probably wont work with the older model

[abot]

I was having problems with both DHCP and WEP prior to this driver update.
Now both problems are solved.
Yay!

[Ekkie Tepsupornchai]

That's excellent news!! Thanks Jason!!

[seatec]

rhmorrison wrote:
I own the older Symbol Spectrum24 High Rate WIRELESS NETWORKER 802.11b | 11 Mbps, P/N: LA-4137-1020-WW, S/N: ************,
TYPE: LA-4137.

Do the new drivers work with this older card?


The Readme file states it is solely for the Low Power WLAN card, and so probably wont work with the older model

I have the same Symbol type La-4137 and the new driver works fine with it. The multiple profiles is a good update.

I am still having problems reliably connecting to my old 3COM Homeconnect AP with DCHP or it is my HP 568 that I am still waiting on HP to send me new screws to fix it. I am having a soft reset every time I turn it on :oops:

[daveshih]

My company uses Cisco wifi equipments and of course, uses LEAP, and also will move forward to PEAP and other EAP protocols.

I, on the other hand, have a Linksys wcf12 wifi cf card with just regular WEP.

I am now hoping :twak: that since Cisco has acquired Linksys, there will be interest for Linksys in providing drivers that support EAP.

I'm dreaming, aren't I? :roll:

Dave

[medic119]

I have the old Symbol Card myself. Paid three times what they are worth now, :lol: but these drivers work fine for me. They are so much nicer too.

Seems to have sped things up in my informal testing..

[oturn]

And just so everyone knows...this update also enables the Socket Wireless LAN card to work with both Boingo, www.boingo.com, and pocketWiNc, http://www.cirond.com/site/products/wifispotter.htm

SWEET!!

[msprague]

I finally can stop using the Symbol drivers with my Socket card.

[rhmorrison]

:mrgreen: Just downloaded and installed the drivers on my OLD high power card and it works like a champ. I especially like the addition of the profile function and AP search. It seams to be a big improvement.

[PhatCohiba]

And just so everyone knows...this update also enables the Socket Wireless LAN card to work with both Boingo, www.boingo.com, and pocketWiNc, http://www.cirond.com/site/products/wifispotter.htm

SWEET!!

I can't decide what I like more, the new drivers or the Net Stumbler features of PocketWiNc. :ppclove: I told my wife last night that I've never been more excited for an updated driver. :ppclove: If you got the Socket, get the update. :way to go:

:alfdance: :way to go: :jester: :way to go: :alfdance:

[Sven Johannsen]

If you got the Socket, get the update

Even if you have the Symbol, get the update. :way to go:

[FredMurphy]

If you got the Socket, get the update

Even if you have the Symbol, get the update. :way to go:
What if your Jornada broke while you were waiting for the update to be released so you bought a 5450 with the dodgiest WLAN drivers ever written. :cry: