Chapter 6: Connecting To A LAN With 802.11b
Configuring An IEEE 802.11b Radio
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To assign a
Network key
, tap the stylus in the checkbox next to ‘
The key is
provided automatically
’ to remove the
√
and disable this option.
Figure 6.10 Accessing Network Key And Key Index
Key Index:
This field is used to identify the WEP key.
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Enter a value from 1 to 4.
Enable 802.1x authentication
“802.1X” is the IEEE standard that offers additional security for local area
networks. It provides authentication for user devices attached to an Ethernet
network, whether wired or wireless. A security protocol packet such as TLS
or MD5 encapsulated in an “EAP” is used in conjunction with the “802.1x”
standard to authenticate users at the MAC layer. Available EAPs are listed
in the dropdown menu next to the
‘EAP’
option.
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To activate “802.1X”, tap the stylus in the checkbox next to
‘Enable 802.1x
authentication’
to enable (
√
) it.
EAP Type (Extensible Authentication Protocol):
This dropdown menu lists the EAP types available on your system. The
items in this dropdown menu will vary depending on your network setup.
Keep in mind also that some authentication protocols require that you select
a ‘Certificate’. By selecting the
Properties
button, you will be able to select a
Certificate.
on page 77 provides a website that
outlines how to create certificates for your network.
6. Saving and exiting the radio setup.
Once you have completed your configuration, tap on <
OK>
.
Disable this option to
access
Network Key &
Key Index fields.
