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ZyAIR G-2000 Plus User’s Guide
Chapter 7 Wireless Security
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7.11 802.1x Overview
The IEEE 802.1x standard outlines enhanced security methods for both the authentication of
wireless stations and encryption key management. Authentication can be done using the
trusted user database internal to the ZyAIR (authenticate up to 32 users) or an external
RADIUS server for an unlimited number of users.
wireless stations and encryption key management. Authentication can be done using the
trusted user database internal to the ZyAIR (authenticate up to 32 users) or an external
RADIUS server for an unlimited number of users.
See also the section on RADIUS in this User’s Guide.
7.12 Dynamic WEP Key Exchange
The AP maps a unique key that is generated with the RADIUS server. This key expires when
the wireless connection times out, disconnects or reauthentication times out. A new WEP key
is generated each time reauthentication is performed.
the wireless connection times out, disconnects or reauthentication times out. A new WEP key
is generated each time reauthentication is performed.
If this feature is enabled, it is not necessary to configure a default encryption key in the
Wireless screen. You may still configure and store keys here, but they will not be used while
Dynamic WEP is enabled.
Wireless screen. You may still configure and store keys here, but they will not be used while
Dynamic WEP is enabled.
To use Dynamic WEP, enable and configure the RADIUS server and enable Dynamic WEP
Key Exchange in the Wireless screen. Ensure that the wireless station’s EAP type is
configured to one of the following:
Key Exchange in the Wireless screen. Ensure that the wireless station’s EAP type is
configured to one of the following:
Shared Secret Enter a password (up to 31 alphanumeric characters) as the key to be shared
between the external authentication server and the ZyAIR.
The key must be the same on the external authentication server and your
ZyAIR. The key is not sent over the network.
ZyAIR. The key is not sent over the network.
Accounting Server
Active Select the check box to enable user accounting through an external
authentication server.
Server IP Address Enter the IP address of the external accounting server in dotted decimal
notation.
Port Number Enter the port number of the external accounting server. The default port
number is 1813.
You need not change this value unless your network administrator instructs
you to do so with additional information.
You need not change this value unless your network administrator instructs
you to do so with additional information.
Shared Secret Enter a password (up to 31 alphanumeric characters) as the key to be shared
between the external accounting server and the ZyAIR.
The key must be the same on the external accounting server and your ZyAIR.
The key is not sent over the network.
The key is not sent over the network.
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ZyAIR.
Reset
Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Table 27 RADIUS
LABEL
DESCRIPTION