Odyssey access client

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Juniper Networks Odyssey Access Client

Below are instructions on installing, preparing, and configuring OAC on your Windows Mobile-based device. The trial license keys listed here are set to expire on November, 30, 2006.

Requirements for Odyssey Access Client

  • Windows Mobile 2002/2003 or Windows Mobile 5
  • Any built-in, CompactFlash, SDIO Wireless LAN adapter
  • ActiveSync installed on host computer for tethered installation
  • Dell Axim handhelds with Odyssey Client preinstalled should not use this. Installing the new OAC on top of the bundled copy will render OAC unusable!



Downloading Odyssey Access Client

Over-the-air CAB installation for Windows Mobile 2003
Over-the-air CAB installation for Windows Mobile 5
ActiveSync EXE installation for Windows Mobile 2003 and Windows Mobile 5

ActiveSync EXE installation for Windows Mobile 2002


Installation (CAB, over-the-air installation)

  1. Download the .CAB installation file to your handheld or storage card
  2. Run the .CAB installation file
  3. Install to default location (NOT storage card)
  4. Verify the installation has completed by going to Start -> Programs
  5. ***IMPORTANT : DO NOT RUN ODYSSEY ACCESS CLIENT YET
  6. Perform a soft reset by depressing the reset button on your device
  7. Power on or insert your wireless adapter
  8. Run Odyssey Access Client
  9. If you recieve a message box that reads "You are not licensed...", enter one of the
    following trial keys: 3910 0009 1794 5352 1859 or 3210 0100 1794 0314 1988



Installation (EXE, ActiveSync installation)

  1. Run the .EXE Setup file
  2. Proceed with install with default values
  3. Choose 30-day trial when prompted
  4. Proceed with installation after ActiveSync transfers OAC to your device
  5. Install to default location (NOT storage card)
  6. Verify the installation has completed by going to Start -> Programs
  7. ***IMPORTANT : DO NOT RUN ODYSSEY ACCESS CLIENT YET
  8. Perform a soft reset by depressing the reset button on your device
  9. Power on or insert your wireless adapter
  10. Run Odyssey Access Client



Configuaration
NOTE : If you have attempted to connect to the University's access points previously with another client, make sure all profiles and configuration are removed from the other client before proceeding.

  1. Launch Odyssey Access Client if you have not done so already (Start -> Programs -> OAC:#
  2. Tap Settings in the lower left corner, verify that OAC is enabled ("Disable Odyssey" menu option will show if OAC is already enabled:#
  3. Tap on Configure
  4. Tap on the [Add...] button
  5. Tap on the [Scan...] button. Choose 'tsunami' from the list.

NOTE : If you are unable to see 'tsunami' from the list and you are on campus, make sure your wireless adapter is fully inserted or powered on. If you are off-campus, you may configure manually by tapping on [Cancel] and typing in 'tsunami' (all lower case:# into the "What is the name of the network?" box.

  1. Verify that the network is set to Infrastructure and not Peer to Peer
  2. Tap on [Next]
  3. Set "Association Mode" to "open"
  4. Set "Encryption Mode" to "WEP"
  5. Verify that both "Authenticate using 802.1X" and "Keys will be generated automatically for data privacy" options are enabled.
  6. Tap on [Next]
  7. Tap on [Remove] to remove the default EAP-TTLS method
  8. Tap on [Add]
  9. Tap on EAP-PEAP and tap [OK]
  10. Tap on [Add] again
  11. Tap on EAP-LEAP and tap [OK]
  12. Tap on [Next]
  13. Leave the EAP-PEAP default settings and tap [Next]
  14. Enter your UAnet ID for Username
  15. Set to use a remembered password by choosing "Use the following password"
  16. Enter your current password in the blank below. You may check "Unmask" to verify that you've enter your password correctly.
  17. Tap [Next]
  18. Tap [Finish]
  19. Tap the OK in the upper-right corner to leave the configuration screen


Congratulations! You've configured the tsunami profile and now ready for use.


Associating to the network

  1. Enable OAC by placing a checkbox in Connect to:
  2. Choose '<tsunami>' from the pulldown menu below
  3. Your "Status:" should read "open and associated" once connection has been established.



Troubleshooting
If OAC sticks at "searching for access point..." you may have to perform a soft reset.

  • Verify your other network clients are disabled as well.
  • Verify your UAnet ID and password have been entered correctly be editting the tsunami profile.
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