Configuring the AP for Authentication
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Configuring the AP for Authentication
Authentication uses a RADIUS server to authenticate wireless clients in a wireless
infrastructure network. Refer to Authentication on page 2-14 for a description of the types
of authentication. The following lists the basic tasks to configure for authentication:
•Configuring a RADIUS server (not described in this document)
•Configuring the AP as a RADIUS client and choosing the type of authentication
The AP 2000 has the option of using the default RADIUS Management Authenticator
or creating a custom authenticator. The R2 uses SNMPv3 instead of a Management
Authenticator.
•Configuring for Rapid Rekeying (optional, if MAC address or hybrid authenticat ion is
not used)

RADIUS Management Authenticator (AP 2000 Only)

The AP RADIUS Management Authenticator security feature allows you to specify an
authenticator that encrypts the SNMP Objects used between the AP Manager and the
Access Point 2000 for management of critical RADIUS client parameters. You can enter a
custom RADIUS Management Authenticator, or use the AP’s default RADIUS
Management Authenticator. The Management Authenticator can be changed at anytime.
Using the AP Manager
To enter a custom RADIUS Management Authenticator on the Access Point 2000 using the
AP Manager, perform the following steps:
1. Click on the Authentication button in the RoamAbout AP Manager main window.
2. Click on the Change Authenticator button. The RADIUS Client Management
Authenticator dialog box appears.
3. Click on the Custom radio button.
NOTE: When you enter a custom authenticator, you are prompted for a
password. After you enter the password, only those with the password can
access the custom RADIUS Authenticator.
If you reset to factory defaults, the AP RADIUS Management Authenticator
is cleared and reset to the default. To view the AP RADIUS client
parameters, you must restore the default RADIUS client management
authenticator in the AP.
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