Casio Computer Co Ltd YW40 Manuel D’Utilisation

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802.1x Authentication 

802.1x is a framework for authenticated MAC-level access control, defines 

Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) over LANs (WAPOL). The standard 

encapsulates and leverages much of EAP, which was defined for dial-up 

authentication with Point-to-Point Protocol in RFC 2284. 

Beyond encapsulating EAP packets, the 802.1x standard also defines EAPOL 

messages that convey the shared key information critical for wireless security. 

 

 

Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 

Security issues are a major concern for wireless LANs, AES is the U.S. 

government’s next-generation cryptography algorithm, which will replace DES 

and 3DES.