Chapter 2: Basic Checkout
Wi-Fi Configuration Tab
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LEAP:
Is an authentication method for use with Cisco WLAN access points. LEAP
does not require the use of server or client certificates. LEAP supports Windows Active
Directory and domains but requires the use of strong passwords to avoid vulnerability to
off-line dictionary attacks.
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PEAPv0-MSCHAPv2:
Provides secure user authentication by using a TLS tunnel to
encrypt EAP traffic.
MSCHAPv2
is used as the inner authentication method. This is
appropriate for use against Windows Active Directory and domains.
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PEAPv1-GTC:
PEAP authentication using GTC as the inner method which utilizes
one time passwords (OTPs) for authentication against OTP data bases such as
SecureID.
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TLS:
Provides strong security via the use of client certificates for user authentication.
Server Certificate Verification
When the
Verify Server Certificate
box is checked, NEO will verify the certificate provided
by the authentication server during the authentication process. This requires that an appro-
priate certificate be manually installed on NEO for the verification.
2.4.2.3 Encryption
The
Encryption
menu allows you to choose the type of encryption that will be used to
protect transmitted data. Choose an
Encryption
method valid for your network from the
dropdown menu. Only the
Encryption
options that are compatible with the type of
Auth.
Mode
you’ve chosen will be listed. In fact, in some cases, this menu will not be available
at all.
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Complete the fields in the
Configure Profile
screen. If you’re uncertain about some of
the options, your system administrator will be able to provide the correct information
for your wireless network.
