NETGEAR ME103 manual How to Configure the 802.1x Key Exchange Option

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Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point

With the above basic requirements, 802.1x security can be implemented with the ME103. Refer to “Understanding 802.1x Port Based Network Access Control” on page B-9for a description of basic 802.1x functionality.

How to Configure the 802.1x Key Exchange Option

Follow this procedure to configure the ME103 for 802.1x Key Exchange security. The sample configuration worksheet below is filled in with the parameters used in this procedure. To configure your ME103, print and fill out the blank worksheet found at the end of this section and record your network configuration. A blank worksheet is provided below.

Key Exchange Configuration Worksheet

802.1x Key Exchange Security Settings

	WEP Encryption Key Length:			128/64-bit
	Note: Be sure your wireless adapter has the WEP 128/64-bit
	Note: Be sure your wireless adapter has the WEP 128/64-bit
	encryption feature enabled.

	RADIUS Port:			1812

	RADIUS Shared Key:			r>T(h4&3@#kB


	Network	LAN IP Network Address	Subnet Mask	Gateway IP (LAN IP Address)

	ME103	192.168.0.2	255.255.255.0	192.168.0.1

1.Configure the RADIUS server to use the 802.1x settings in the worksheet above.

a.Add the ME103 to the RADIUS server using either its IP address or the NetBIOS name.

b.Set the shared key. Both the ME103 and the RADIUS entries should use the same shared key so that the RADIUS server allows the ME103 to log in to the RADIUS server.

2.Configure the ME103 802.1x Key Exchange parameters.

a.Log in to the ME103 using the NetBIOS name printed on the bottom of the unit, or at its default address of http://192.168.0.224, or at whatever IP address the unit is currently configured with. Use the default user name of admin and password of password. Click the Security Settings link in the main menu Advanced section to display the Advanced Security Settings menu.

5-2	Advanced Configuration

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Contents August Technical Support RF Exposure Requirements Regulatory Compliance Information Radio Frequency Interference RequirementsEN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance 0470 August Contents Chapter Maintenance Appendix a Specifications Glossary Index Manual Specifications Chapter About This ManualAudience ScopeTypographical Conventions Special Message FormatsHow to Use the Html Version of this Manual Html version of this manualHow to Print this Manual About the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Chapter IntroductionKey Features Supported Standards and Conventions802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink System RequirementsCompatible and Related Netgear Products What’s In the Box? Hardware DescriptionME103 Wireless Access Point Front Panel ME103 front panelME103 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel ME103 rear panelChapter Basic Installation and Configuration Observing Placement and Range GuidelinesCabling Requirements Default Factory Settings Feature Factory Default SettingsUnderstanding ME103 Wireless Security Options Installing the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point SET UP the ME103 Access PointConfigure LAN and Wireless Access Verify Wireless Connectivity How to Log In to the ME103 Using Its Default NetBIOS Name Example ME103 NetBIOS name in browser address barWeb browser will then display the ME103 home How to Log In to the ME103 Using Its Default IP Address Understanding Basic Wireless Settings Basic Wireless Settings menuUnderstanding Basic Wireless Security Options Basic Wireless Security optionsField Description Network Authentication. Circle one Open System or Shared Key How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address 10 Wireless Card Access List SetupHow to Configure WEP Using the Basic IP Settings Options 11 Basic IP Settings MenuAccess Point Name NetBIOS Chapter Maintenance Viewing General, Log, Station, and Statistical InformationField Description Access Point Information General Information FieldsStatistics Statistics Fields Field Description System Up TimeActivity Log Activity Log screenViewing a List of Attached Devices Information Station List of associated devicesUpgrading the Wireless Access Point Software ME103 Upgrade menuConfiguration File Management Settings Backup menu Restoring the ME103 to the Factory Default Settings Saving and Retrieving the Configuration Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings Changing the Administrator Password Set Password menuConfiguring Advanced Security 802.1x Options Chapter Advanced ConfigurationBasic Requirements for How to Configure the 802.1x Key Exchange Option Key Exchange Configuration WorksheetAdvanced Configuration Request a certificate View the ME103 log and check the connection Running a Ping test from Windows Ping test results Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless Settings screenAdvanced Wireless Settings Fields Field Description Operating ModeConfiguring Wireless Operating Modes How to Configure a ME103 as a Point-to-Point BridgeHow to Configure Multi 10 Multi-Point bridgingAdvanced Configuration Antenna Installation Blank Configuration Worksheet EAP-TLS Configuration WorksheetChapter Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the access pointWireless LAN activity light does not light up LAN light is not litCannot connect to the ME103 to configure it Am using EAP-TLS security but get disconnectedWhen I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings Appendix a Specifications Specifications for the ME103Specifications Wireless Networking Overview Appendix B Wireless Networking BasicsInfrastructure Mode Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup Authentication, WEP, and WPANetwork Name Extended Service Set Identification Essid Authentication Open System Authentication802.11b Authentication Open System Steps 802.11b Authentication Shared Key Steps Key Size Wireless Channels WEP Configuration OptionsRadio frequency channels used are listed in Table B-1 Table B-1 802.11b Radio Frequency ChannelsUnderstanding 802.1x Port Based Network Access Control Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Basics Appendix C Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics Basic Router ConceptsWhat is a Router? IP Addresses and the InternetClass E Class E addresses are for experimental use Netmask Subnet AddressingExample of Subnetting a Class B Address Netmask Notation Translation Table for One Octet Netmask FormatsSingle IP Address Operation Using NAT Private IP AddressesIP Configuration by Dhcp Single IP Address Operation Using NATDomain Name Server Routing ProtocolsInternet Security and Firewalls MAC Addresses and ARPDenial of Service Attack What is a Firewall?Stateful Packet Inspection UTP Ethernet cable wiring, straight-through Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX SwitchingEthernet Cabling Cable Quality Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics Appendix D Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP NetworkingInstall or Verify Windows Networking Components Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP NetworkingPreparing Your PCs for Network Access Enabling Dhcp to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings Choose Settings, and then Control PanelPrimary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method Verifying TCP/IP PropertiesConfiguring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP TCP/IP details are presented on Support tab Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows Right click on Local Area Connection and select PropertiesObtain an IP address automatically is selected Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Glossary DMZ DSL Internet service provider Radius TLS Wins Glossary Index NumericsRFC

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