Using the Configuration Management System
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AES
The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) option uses the highest security
cipher for data encryption.
To use AES:
1
On the Wireless Security page, select
AES
.
2
Select
WPA-PSK
for home network or
WPA
for the scenarios where
RADIUS servers are employed:
■
WPA-PSK: Enter a pass-phrase key or hexidecimal key. The key can be
generated based on a pass-phrase or a sequence of manually entered
64 hexidecimals. The 64 hexidecimals can be automatically generated
by selecting
Generate a Random Key
.
■
WPA: Select an authentication scheme (TTLS or PEAP) and a relevant
authentication type, and enter a user name and a password.
3
Select
Apply
.
Click the button of AES to set or modify AES relevant parameters.
Changing RADIUS
Settings
Under
System Configuration
, click
RADIUS
. The RADIUS page appears,
where you can set the primary and secondary RADIUS Server settings.
This page allows for configuration of a Remote Access Dial-in User Service
(RADIUS) server for authentication purposes in 802.1x networks. You can
change the settings by entering values in the fields as described in
Table 12. When you are finished, select
Apply
.
Table 12
RADIUS Authentication Server Settings
Setting
Description
802.1x Authenticator
State
Enable or disable RADIUS authentication by selecting
Enable
or
Disable
.
Primary RADIUS
Server
Enter the IP address of the primary RADIUS Authentication
Server. Make sure this address matches the address set in the
RADIUS Authentication software.
Primary RADIUS Port
Enter the port number of the primary RADIUS Authentication
Server. Make sure this number matches the number set in the
RADIUS Authentication software. The default port is 1812.
Primary RADIUS
Secret
Enter the password of the primary RADIUS Authentication
Server. Make sure this password matches the password set in
the RADIUS Authentication software.
