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Wireless Interface Commands
7-109
Example
authentication
This command defines the 802.11 authentication type allowed by
the access point.
Syntax
authentication
<
open
|
shared
>
•
open
- Accepts the client without verifying its identity using
a shared key.
•
shared
- Authentication is based on a shared key that has
been distributed to all stations.
Default Setting
open
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Command Usage
• Shared key authentication can only be used when WEP is
enabled with the
encryption
command, and at least one
static WEP key has been defined with the
key
command.
• When using WPA or 802.1x for authentication and dynamic
keying, the access point must be set to
open
.
Example
Related Commands
encryption (page 7-110)
key (page 7-112)
AP(if-wireless g)#max-association 32
AP(if-wireless g)#
AP(if-wireless g)#authentication shared
AP(if-wireless g)#
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