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generate an EAPOL-Logoff message when the user logs-off, which leaves the port
authorized. To reduce the impact of this issue, decrease the "session-timeout"
return list attribute to force re-authentication of the port more often. Alternatively,
use a RADIUS client without this security flaw, for example the Aegis client
A patch for the Windows XP RADIUS client may be available from Microsoft since
publishing this guide.
Aegis Client Installation The Aegis Client is a standards-based implementation of IEEE 802.1x and suppo rts
many different encrypted algorithms such as MD5. It works on different Windows
and Linux operating systems, such as Win XP, 2000, NT, 98, ME, Mac OSX. Details
of the Aegis client can be found at http://www.mtghouse.com/
Follow these steps to install the Aegis client:
1Registering the Aegis Client.
When using the Aegis client for the first time, a license key will be requested. To
obtain a valid license key, complete an online form on the Meetinghouse website
giving the System ID. A license key will then be sent using e-mail. The System ID
can be found when running the Aegis Client application for the first time. To apply
the license key:
aRun the Aegis Client software.
bGo to Aegis Client > Register and select Help on the menu
cCopy the License ID indicated at the bottom of the dialog box into the License
ID field.
dCopy the License Key provided in the e-mail from Meetinghouse into the
License Key field.
ePress OK
2Configuring the Aegis Client
aClick the Key icon.