Wireless Interface Commands
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Example
authentication
This command defines the 802.11 authentication type allowed by
the access point.
Syntax
authentication <open | shared>
•open - Accepts the client without verifying its identity using
a shared key.
•shared - Authentication is based on a shared key that has
been distributed to all stations.
Default Setting
open
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Command Usage
• Shared key a uthentication can only be used when WEP is
enabled with the encryption command, and at least one
static WEP key has been defined with the key command.
• When using W PA or 802.1x for authentication and dynamic
keying, the access point must be set to open.
Example
Related Commands
encryption (page 7-110)
key (page 7-112)
AP(if-wireless g)#max-association 32
AP(if-wireless g)#
AP(if-wireless g)#authentication shared
AP(if-wireless g)#