D-Link DI-824VUP manual Home Wireless 802.1x Encryption Key, Radius Server

Using the Configuration Menu

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802.1x

Encryption Key

*Dynamic Keying is a technique for changing the WEP Key used between the supplicant (wireless client) and the access point.

RADIUS Server

The 802.1x is an authentication method which is designed to compliment the existing WEP encryption. During the authentication process, the server verifies the identity of the client attempting to connect to the network. With the proper client account and encryption key, access to the network is granted. Unfamiliar encryption key or clients are denied from accessing the wireless network. This feature will help safe guard a Local Area Network (LAN) from unwanted visitors.

To take the full advantage of the 802.1x in DI-824VUP, all of the wireless devices on your network must be 802.1x compatible and must have the 802.1x feature enabled to communicate with the router. (Note: Windows 2000 users will find a few downloads to enable 802.1x clients on the Microsoft website.)

Selection for Encryption Key

-64 bits – This will generate a 10 digit Dynamic Key value for encryption.

-128 bits – This will generate a 26 digit Dynamic Key value for encryption.

-256bits – This will generate a 58 digit Dynamic Key value for encryption.

-Lifetime – Select the period of time before a new Dynamic Key is generated.

Enter the IP address and port number of the RADIUS server that will be used as the 802.1x authenticator. Enter the secret key that has also been entered into the RADIUS server’s configuration.

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