4.3 Authenticator Setup

1. For EAP-MD5Authentication, WEP key must be set previously. Go to Wireless>Authentication. Enable WEP key, and enter a desired key string. You can skip this step if using EAP-TLSAuthentication.

2. Click on 802.1X for detailed configuration.

3.Enable 802.1X Authentication by selecting “Enable”.

4.If EAP-MD5is used, you can leave the settings in Encryption Key Length and Lifetime as default. If you are using EAP-TLSauthentication, set the Encryption Key Length ranging from 64 to 256 Bits and the Lifetime from 5 Minutes to 1 Day. As soon as the lifetime expires, the Encryption Key will be renewed by RADIUS server.

5.Enter the IP address, Port number, and Shared Secret Key used by the Primary Radius Server.

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