1|INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Socket SoMo 650 handheld computer, featuring
Socket Enhanced Wi-Fi Companion (e-WFC) software. The e-WFC software secures
proprietary information communicating over wireless networks by providing
advanced business-level security and CCX (Cisco Compatible Extensions) 4.0
certification to ensure compatibility with Cisco WLAN infrastructure, including
features for enhanced security, reliability, mobility, quality of service, and network
management.
The e-WFC software is highly scalable, offers tiered levels of security, and includes
support for LEAP, EAP-FAST, QoS and CCKM (fast roaming). It also provides
reliability in interference-sensitive applications.
For businesses that have already invested in Cisco WLAN infrastructure, e-WFC is a
practical way to expand the usefulness of your WLAN network and increase the
productivity of your employees with a Windows Mobile-based handheld solution
that is secure, easy to use, and compatible with your existing equipment.
Enhanced Wi-Fi Companion features a user-friendly graphical interface that makes
it easy to set up, connect and monitor Wi-Fi connections. The software is compatible
with Wi-Fi and IEEE 802.11b/g compliant networks.
Key Features Supported
Enhanced Wi-Fi Companion supports these security protocols and features:
•WPA/WPA2 – support for pre-shared key (PSK) and enterprise versions, which
support TKIP and AES-CCMP encryption types.
•802.1x authentication
•Dynamic WEP keys (You need to enable 802.1x for this)
•EAP (Enhanced Authentication Protocol) methods such as LEAP, EAP-FAST, TTLS-
MSCHAPv2, PEAPv0-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1-GTC, and EAP-TLS etc.
oLEAP and EAP-FAST are Cisco proprietary and are part of the CCX certification
compliance program.
•CCKM based FAST-Roaming
•CCX v4.0 certified
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