3Com WL-463, WL-450, WL-462 manual Configuring Authentication, Configuring Encryption

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CONFIGURING AUTHENTICATION

Three types of authentication can be configured:

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Open System (the default)—Allows access to everyone.

Shared Key—If Shared Key is enabled, Encryption must also be enabled as described in “Configuring Encryption” on page 43.

128-Bit Dynamic Security Link—This option can only be used with other 3Com Wireless LAN devices. The user name and password set on the access point must match those set on the clients. Each network session creates a unique, one-time encryption code.

To enable 128-bit Dynamic Security Link authentication, follow these steps:

1Select 128-bit Dynamic Security Link.

2Decide whether to require Windows user authentication:

If you check the Require Windows user authentication check box, clients will be required to enter a user name and password every time they associate with the network. If you leave this box unchecked, the system will authenticate clients based on the access control list and the saved passwords on the clients.

3Create a User Access List:

There must be at least one entry in the User Access List, which determines the users that can associate with the access point.

Click Edit User Access List. In the User Access List page, user names are listed. Scroll to the bottom of the list to perform the following actions:

To add a new user, click Add Users. In the next page, type the user name and password in the spaces provided and click Apply.

To delete users, click Delete Users. In the next page, check the check boxes next to the names to be deleted and click Apply.

To modify a password, click Change Password. In the next page, select the user name from the pull-down list. Enter the new password in the spaces provided and click Apply.

CONFIGURING ENCRYPTION

There are two types of data encryption available:

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WPA—Wi-Fi Protected Access. WEP—Wired Equivalent Privacy

The access point and the wireless devices must have the same encryption settings

to communicate. You can choose to allow only clients using WPA encryption, or you can allow both WPA and WEP clients.

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Contents Wireless LAN Access Points 8250/8500/8750 3Com Corporation 350 Campus Drive Marlborough, MA Contents System Configuration Regulatory Compliance Information Index Introduction Product FeaturesPerformance and Reliability SecurityManageability FAR-REACHING 802.11G Wireless Network StandardsHIGH-PERFORMANCE 802.11A AD HOC Wireless LAN Network Configuration and PlanningInfrastructure Wireless LAN PCS Infrastructure Wireless LAN for Roaming WirelessTerminology Page Installation Requirements Installing the Access PointSafety Information Power RequirementsPage Before YOU Begin Connecting the Standard AntennasConnecting Power Using the Power Supply Checking the Leds Using a POWER-OVER-ETHERNET LAN PortMounting on a Wall Plastic anchors and 3 screws Flat Surface Installation Selecting and Connecting a Different Antenna Model Back Installing Software Utilities Power Settings on the Access Point for External AntennasPage Launching a Wireless Device Configuration Using the 3COM Wireless Device ManagerClick Configure Setting the Country Code Configuration LoginUsing the PRE-IP Configuration Wizard Basic Setup Identification Advanced SetupDhcp Client Secure WEB Server Connection RadiusAuthentication Page Field Default Description Filtering by Vlan Filter ControlSecurity Filters Client List TimeoutUplink Port MAC Address Filtering Filtering by Ethernet Protocol Type SnmpAdministration System LOG Status Radio Settings Radio Interface Page Security Configuring Encryption Configuring AuthenticationWPA Configuration WEP Configuration Select Advanced Setup HOW to Setup the Access Point for Radius AuthentictionSelect Advanced Setup PRE-SHAREDPSK KEY HOW to Setup the Access Point for WPA withWEP WPA Configuration for Windows XPWPA-PSK AES Troubleshooting Click Configure Client service area to match Obtaining Support for Your Product Where to GO for Help Troubleshoot OnlineContact US Telephone Technical Support and Repair Access Software DownloadsCountry Telephone Number North America Telephone Regulatory Compliance Information Industry Canada IC Emissions Compliance Statement Additional Country Restrictions WL-463, 802.11g Radio Module Safety Compliance Notice Index Radius TCP/IP