user names and passwords, or other) from the client to the RADIUS server. Client
authentication is then verified on the RADIUS server before the client can access the
network. Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service (RADIUS) is an authentication
protocol that uses software running on a central server to control access to RADIUS -
aware devices on the network. An authentication server contains a database of user
credentials for each user that requires network access.
The WPA and WPA2 enterprise security modes use 802.1X as the method of user
authentication. IEEE 802.1X can also be enabled on its own as a security mode
for user authentication. When 802.1X is used, a RADIUS server must be
configured and be available on the connected wired network.
Security Mode — Configures the 802.1X security mode used by clients.
When using 802.1X, either with WPA/WPA2 or on its own, be sure there is
a configured RADIUS server in the connected wired network.
(Default: Disable)
802.1X WEP: Selects WEP keys for data encryption. When enabled, WEP
encryption keys are automatically generated by the RADIUS server and
distributed to all connected clients. (Default: Disabled)
RADIUS Server — Configures RADIUS server settings.
◆ IP Address — Specifies the IP address of the RADIUS server.
◆ Port — The User Datagram Protocol (UDP) port number used by the
RADIUS server for authentication messages. (Range: 1024-65535;
Default: 1812)
◆ Shared Secret — A shared text string used to encrypt messages between the
access point and the RADIUS server. Be sure that the same text string is
specified on the RADIUS server. Do not use blank spaces in the string. (Maximum
length: 20 characters)
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