National Instruments WAP-3701, WAP-3711 user manual Internet, Ieee 802.1X and Radius

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NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual

Web Console Configuration

IEEE 802.1X-Compliant

Wireless Client

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user authentication

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IEEE 802.1X and RADIUS

An access point supporting IEEE 802.1X can be configured to communicate with two RADIUS servers. When the primary RADIUS server fails to respond, the wireless access point will try to communicate with the secondary RADIUS server. You can specify the length of timeout and the number of retries before communicating with the secondary RADIUS server after failing to communicate with the primary RADIUS server.

An IEEE 802.1X-capable wireless access point and its RADIUS server(s) share a secret key so that they can authenticate each other. In addition to its IP address, a wireless access point can identify itself by an NAS (Network Access Server) identifier. Each IEEE 802.1X-capable wireless access point must have a unique NAS identifier.

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Contents NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual First Edition, SeptTrademarks Copyright NoticeDisclaimer Table of Contents Page Introduction Product Specifications Package ChecklistProduct Features OverviewInterface Software FeaturesPower Mechanical‰ Confirming the Settings of the AP and Client Computers Getting StartedFirst-Time Installation and Configuration NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Getting StartedAP/Bridge AP ClientConfigure the NI WAP-3701/3711’s Ieee 802.11 settings Review and Apply SettingsConfiguring Ieee 802.11g-related Settings Deploying the Access Point APSetting up Client Computers To establish a wireless link to an Access PointChecking if the Ieee 802.11g-related Settings Work Confirming the Settings of the AP and Client ComputersConfiguring TCP/IP-related Settings Checking if the TCP/IP-related Settings WorkNI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Getting Started Web Console Configuration NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Menu StructureViewing Status Save, Save & Restart, and Cancel ButtonsAssociated Wireless Clients Home and Refresh ButtonsCurrent Dhcp Mappings Link Monitor AP Client mode onlySystem Log STA-AP Specifying the Operational ModeGeneral Operations WDSManaging the Firmware Administrative PasswordUpgrading the Firmware by Http Backing up and Restoring Configuration Settings by Http Upgrading Firmware by TftpChoose Tftp as the Firmware management protocol Backing up and Restoring Configuration Settings by Tftp Resetting the Configuration to Factory Defaults Configuring TCP/IP-related SettingsAddressing Basic Dhcp Server AP/Bridge modes onlyStatic Dhcp Mappings Communication Configuring Ieee 802.11g-related SettingsLink Integrity Association Control Wireless Distribution SystemAP Load Balancing Sample wireless bridge network topology Security Network topology containing a loopSTA Shared Key , and Auto Set the Access control type to exclusive MAC-Address-Based Access ControlSet the Access control type to inclusive Ieee 802.1X/RADIUS AP mode only Click DownloadInternet Ieee 802.1X and RadiusEthernet Type Filters Configuring Advanced SettingsPacket Filters IP Protocol FiltersUPnP ManagementTCP/UDP Port Filters System LogSnmp Default Settings Management NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Default SettingsLAN Interface Snmp read communityTroubleshooting Wireless Settings ProblemsNI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Troubleshooting TCP/IP Settings ProblemsAP does not respond to ping from the client computer Unknown Problems Wireless Router/AP BrowserNI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Troubleshooting Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement Regulatory StatementTTE Compliance Statement Safety NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Regulatory StatementTechnical Support and Professional Services National Instruments Corporate Headquarters Worldwide Technical Support and Product InformationWorldwide Offices