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Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster
WPA2-Enterprise
This option features WPA2 used in coordination with a RADIUS server for client authentication. (This should only
be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Access Point.)
RADIUS Server IP Address
. Enter the RADIUS server’s IP address.
RADIUS Server Port
. Enter the port number used by the RADIUS server. The default is 1812.
WPA Algorithm
. WPA2 always uses AES for data encryption.
Shared Secret
. Enter the Shared Secret key used by the Access Point and RADIUS server.
Key Renewal Timeout
. Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period, which instructs the Access Point how often it
should change the encryption keys. The default is
3600
seconds.
WPA2-Enterprise Mixed
This security mode supports the transition from WPA-Enterprise to WPA2-Enterprise. You can have client devices
that use either WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise. The Access Point will automatically choose the encryption
algorithm used by each client device.
RADIUS Server IP Address
. Enter the RADIUS server’s IP address.
RADIUS Server Port
. Enter the port number used by the RADIUS server. The default is 1812.
WPA Algorithm
. Mixed Mode automatically chooses TKIP or AES for data encryption.
Shared Secret
. Enter the Shared Secret key used by the Access Point and RADIUS server.
Key Renewal Timeout
. Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period, which instructs the Access Point how often it
should change the encryption keys. The default is
3600
seconds.
Figure 6-10: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-
Enterprise)
Figure 6-11: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2 -
Enterprise Mixed)