Radio Interface
authentication and data encryption. Also, be sure that the WEP shared keys are the same for each client in the wireless network.
Authentication Type Setup – Sets the access point to communicate as an open system that accepts network access attempts from any client, or with clients using
•Open System: Select this option if you plan to use WPA or 802.1X as a security mechanism. If you don’t set up any other security mechanism on the access point, the network has no protection and is open to all users. This is the default setting.
•Shared Key: Sets the access point to use WEP shared keys. If this option is selected, you must configure at least one key on the access point and all clients.
Note: To use 802.1X on wireless clients requires a network card driver and 802.1X client software that supports the EAP authentication type that you want to use. Windows 2000 SP3 or later and Windows XP provide 802.1X client support. Windows XP also provides native WPA support. Other systems require additional client software to support 802.1X and WPA.
Data Encryption Setup – Enable or disable the access point to use WEP shared keys for data encryption. If this option is selected, you must configure at least one key on the access point and all clients. (Default: Disable)
Note: You must enable data encryption through the web or CLI in order to enable all types of encryption (WEP, TKIP, and AES) in the access point.
