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802.11x Authentication introduction
If you enable the
802.11x authentication
function, you will have to offer the following information-
WPA
(Wi-Fi Protected Access)
/WPA2
:
It must be used in conjunction with an authentication server such as RADIUS to provide centralized
access control and management. It can provide stronger encryption and authentication solution than
none WPA modes.
WPA2
is the second generation of
WPA
security.
WPA-PSK
(WPA-Pre-Shared Key)
/WPA2-PSK
(WPA2-Pre-Shared Key)
:
It is useful for small places without authentication servers such as the network at home. It allows the
use of manually-entered keys or passwords and is designed to be easily set up for home users.
RADIUS Server:
RADIUS Server is a protocol for carrying authentication, authorization, and
configuration information between a Network Access Server which desires to authenticate its links and
a shared Authentication Server. Please key in the IP Address for the RADIUS Server.
RADIUS Port:
Besides the IP address of the RADIUS Server, you have to enter the port number for
the server. Port 1812 is the reserved RADIUS-authentication port described in RFC 2138. Earlier AP
(RADIUS clients) use port 1945. The default value will be shown on this box. You can keep and use it.
RADIUS Key:
A RADIUS Key is like a password, which is used between IAS and the specific
RADIUS client to verify identity. Both IAS and the RADIUS client must be use the same RADIUS
Key for successful communication to occur. Enter the RADIUS Key.
