ZyXEL Communications NWA-3160 User Manual
Chapter 17 Internal RADIUS Server
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17.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter
) to turn the NWA’s
internal RADIUS server off or on and to view information about the NWA’s
certificates.
) to specify APs as
trusted. Trusted APs can use the NWA’s internal RADIUS server to authenticate
wireless clients.
• Use the Trusted Users screen (see
) to configure a
list of wireless client user names and passwords.
17.1.2 What You Need To Know
The following terms and concepts may help as you read through this chapter.
The NWA has a built-in RADIUS server that can authenticate wireless clients or
other trusted APs. Certificates are used by wireless clients to authenticate the
RADIUS server. These are “digital signatures” that identify network devices.
Certificates ensure that the clients supply their login details to the correct device.
Information matching the certificate is held on the wireless client’s utility. A
password and user name on the utility must match the Trusted Users list so that
the RADIUS server can be authenticated.
other trusted APs. Certificates are used by wireless clients to authenticate the
RADIUS server. These are “digital signatures” that identify network devices.
Certificates ensure that the clients supply their login details to the correct device.
Information matching the certificate is held on the wireless client’s utility. A
password and user name on the utility must match the Trusted Users list so that
the RADIUS server can be authenticated.
Note: The NWA can function as an AP and as a RADIUS server at the same time.
17.2 Internal RADIUS Server Setting Screen
Use this screen to turn the NWA’s internal RADIUS server off or on and to view
information about the NWA’s certificates.
information about the NWA’s certificates.
Click AUTH. SERVER > Setting. The following screen displays.
Figure 121 Internal RADIUS Server Setting