Chapter 4: Web Configuration
For 802.1X Wireless Network
When a wireless client requests to access a network, it is required to be authenticated by a central authentication server (RADIUS Server). Only an authenticated user can be granted by the network access and thereby those unauthorized will be blocked.
Wireless Security:
Choose 802.1x as the authentication protocol, your data transmission between the router and the clients will be protected with the settings that you set in this web page.
RADIUS Server IP Address: RADIUS Server is a protocol for carrying authentication, authorization, and configuration information between a Network Access Server which desires to authenticate its links and a shared Authentication Server. Please enter the IP Address for the RADIUS Server.
RADIUS UDP Port:
Port 1812 is the reserved RADIUS- authentication port described in RFC 2138. Earlier AP (RADIUS clients) use port 1945. The default value will be shown on this box. You can keep and use it.
RADIUS Shared Secret:
A shared secret is like a password, which is used between RADIUS Server and the specific AP (RADIUS client) to verify identity. Both RADIUS Server and the AP (RADIUS client) must use the same shared secret for successful communication. Enter the words for the share secret.
After finishing the settings, click Apply for activation.
Example for 802.1x environment Configuration
You will need the following components for establishing an 802.1x environment in your network.
Windows 2000/2003/NT Server: RADIUS server equipped with “Internet Authentication Service”. Certificate Services installed.
AP (Router): connected to Windows 2000 Advanced Server through the LAN port with DHCP server and 802.1x enabled.
802.1x client: a WLAN card supporting WEP.
Authentication Mechanism.
