Netgear WAG302v1- ProSAFE Dual Band Wireless Access Point Reference Manual

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Basic Installation and Configuration

You can setup or modify the RADIUS Server settings to compliment Network Authentication 
security options. The RADIUS Server must be used with Legacy 802.1x, and can be used with 
WPA and WPA2 Network Authentication. When using a RADIUS Server, the RADIUS Server 
settings must be configured before completing the Network Authentication security profile (see 

, or 

 for specifics on 

implementing these security options). 

To set up or modify the RADIUS Server Settings:

1. From your Web browser, log in to the WAG302 using the default LAN address of 

 

http://192.168.0.230, user name admin and password password, or use the LAN address and 
password that you set up.

2. Under Security in the main menu, select RADIUS Server Settings. The radius Server Settings 

screen will display.

3. Enter the following RADIUS Server settings:

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Authentication/Access Control RADIUS Server Login. This configuration is required 
for authentication and access control using a RADIUS Server.The IP Address, Port 
Number and Shared Secret are required for communication with the RADIUS Server. You 
can configure a Secondary RADIUS Server to use if the Primary RADIUS Server fails.

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IP Address. The IP address of the RADIUS Server. The default is 0.0.0.0.

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Port Number. The port number of the RADIUS Server. The default is 1812.

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Shared Secret. This is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS 
Server while authenticating the supplicant (wireless client). 

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Reauthentication Time: The time interval in seconds after which the supplicant will be 
authenticated again with the RADIUS Server. The default is 3600 seconds.

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Global-key Update: Check this option to update the Global Key. The Global Key can be 
updated based on time interval in seconds or number of packets exchanged using the 
global key. The default is 3600 seconds. You can also check the 

Note: The RADIUS Server Settings apply to all profiles. They only need to be configured 

once per wireless access point.