Installing ACAU
This chapter provides instructions for obtaining, installing, and running ACAU.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
•Obtaining ACAU
•Installing ACAU
•Upgrading ACAU
•Running ACAU
•Uninstalling ACAU
•Obtaining and Installing the Client Adapter Software
•Uninstalling the Client Adapter Software
Obtaining ACAU
Follow these steps to obtain the latest ACAU software from Cisco.com.
Step 1 Use your computer's web browser to access the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/sw-wireless.shtml
Step 2 Click Option #2: Aironet Wireless Software Display Tables.
Step 3 Click Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters.
Step 4 Scroll down to Windows Systems Administration Tools and click Aironet Client Administration Utility (ACAU). The Software Download page appears.
Step 5 Click acau-v25.exe. The Software Download Encryption Authorization Form appears.
Step 6 Complete the encryption authorization form and click Submit. The Software License Agreement page appears.
Step 7 If you agree with the terms of the agreement, click Accept. Otherwise, click Decline to cancel the download.
Step 8 When the Software Download page appears, click acau-v25.exe.
Step 9 Save the file to a folder you specify.
Installing ACAU
Follow these steps to install ACAU on your computer for the first time.
Note If you are upgrading to a new version of ACAU or reinstalling the same version, follow the instructions in the "Upgrading ACAU" section to upgrade or reinstall your ACAU software.
Step 1 On the Windows taskbar, click Start > Run. The Run window appears.
Step 2 Browse to the location where you downloaded the software.
Step 3 Click acau-v25.exe.
Step 4 Click Open. The Run window reappears showing the path you specified in Step 2.
Step 5 Click OK. The Preparing Setup window appears followed by the InstallShield Wizard window (see Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2).
Figure 2-1 Preparing Setup Window
Figure 2-2 InstallShield Wizard Window
Step 6 Click Next. The Installation Location window appears showing the default location where ACAU will be installed (see Figure 2-3).
Figure 2-3 Installation Location Window
Step 7 If you want to change the default location, click Change, browse to the location of your choice, and click OK.
Step 8 Click Next to begin the installation process. The Setup Status window appears (see Figure 2-4).
Figure 2-4 Setup Status Window
The installation process begins, and you are notified as each software component is installed.
Step 9 When ACAU is installed, the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears (see Figure 2-5).
Figure 2-5 InstallShield Wizard Complete Window
Step 10 Click Finish. The installation is complete.
Upgrading ACAU
Follow these steps to upgrade your ACAU software to the 2.5 release.
Step 1 On the Windows taskbar, click Start > Run. The Run window appears.
Step 2 Browse to the location where you downloaded the software.
Step 3 Click acau-v25.exe.
Step 4 Click Open. The Run window reappears showing the path you specified in Step 2.
Step 5 Click OK. The Preparing Setup window appears followed by the Previous Installation Detected window (see Figure 2-6 and Figure 2-7).
Figure 2-6 Preparing Setup Window
Figure 2-7 Previous Installation Detected Window
Step 6 Perform one of the following:
•If you want to upgrade your ACAU software using new installation settings, you must first uninstall the existing ACAU software from your computer. Follow these steps to do so:
a. Choose Remove all installed components and click Next.
b. Click Yes to confirm your decision.
c. After ACAU has been uninstalled, click Finish.
•If you want to upgrade your ACAU software using the installation settings that were selected during the last installation, follow these steps:
a. Choose Reinstall all installed components and click Next. The Setup Status window appears and notifies you as each software component is installed.
b. When the upgrade finishes, the Maintenance Complete window appears. If the window contains an option to restart your computer, choose that option.
c. Click Finish and allow your computer to restart if it begins the reboot process.
Running ACAU
When you install ACAU, the installation routine places an Aironet Client Administration Utility icon on your Windows desktop. Double-click the icon to start the utility.
Uninstalling ACAU
You can uninstall ACAU from your computer by opening the Windows Control Panel, selecting Add or Remove Programs, and choosing ACAU for removal.
Obtaining and Installing the Client Adapter Software
The CB21AG and PI21AG client adapter software is not part of the ACAU software package and must be obtained separately. Refer to the Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for instructions on obtaining and installing the client adapter software.
Caution
Cisco Aironet CB21AG and PI21AG client adapter software is incompatible with other Cisco Aironet client adapter software. The Aironet Desktop Utility (ADU) must be used with CB21AG and PI21AG adapters, and the Aironet Client Utility (ACU) must be used with all other Cisco Aironet client adapters.
Uninstalling the Client Adapter Software
If you set the ACAU Setup Settings - Installation Type parameter to Silent Uninstall, the client adapter software is uninstalled automatically when the user runs the Install Wizard. To uninstall the client adapter software without using ACAU, refer to the Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for instructions.