DSL-2640T ADSL 2+ Router User Guide
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802.1x
Some network-security experts now recommend that wireless networks use 802.1X security measures to overcome
some weaknesses in standard WEP applications. A RADIUS server is used to authenticate all potential users. Configure
the following:
•
Server IP Address:
Enter the IP address of the Radius
server.
•
Port:
Enter a port number, or accept the default.
•
Secret:
Enter a password (1-63 character).
•
Group Key Interval:
Time (in seconds) after which the
Group Key is changed automatically (
1
-
99999
).
Wireless Settings menu– 802.1x
1.
Make sure the
Enable AP
checkbox at the top of the window has been checked.
2.
Click to select the
802.1x
radio button.
3.
In the
Group Key Interval
entry field, enter a
Time (in seconds) after which the Group Key is changed
automatically.
4.
Enter the
Server IP Address
of the RADIUS server.
5.
Enter a Port number, or accept the default.
6.
Enter a password or “Shared”
Secret
(1-63 characters).
7.
Click
Apply
.
Notice
The values needed for
802.1x can be obtained from
your Internet Service Provider
(ISP).
