Gigabyte GN-WM01GT user manual Using EAP-FAST

the network.

Use Saved User Name and Password - Does not require you to enter a LEAP username and password each time the computer reboots. Authentication occurs automatically as needed using a saved username and password (which are registered with the RADIUS server).

User Name – Enter a username

Password/Confirm Password – Enter a password in both fields

Domain - If you wish to specify a domain name that will be passed to the RADIUS server along with your username, enter it in the Domain field.

Include Windows Logon Domain with User Name - If you work in an environment with multiple domains and therefore want your Windows login domain to be passed to the RADIUS server along with your username.

LEAP was proven to be susceptible to dictionary attacks, and EAP-FAST is preferable to LEAP. In short, EAP-FAST is hardened LEAP with better crypto protecting the challenge/response mechanism.

Using EAP-FAST

Before you can enable EAP-FAST authentication, your network access point must be configured for EAP-FAST authentication. Perform one of the following from the Security Tab:

yIf you want to enable EAP-FAST without WPA/WPA2, choose 802.1x under Set Security Options and LEAP in the 802.1x EAP Type drop-down box.

yIf you want to enable EAP-FAST with WPA/WPA2, choose WPA/WPA2 under Set Security Options and LEAP in the WPA/WPA2 EAP Type drop-down box.

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