SMC Networks 2.4GHz/5GHz manual Syntax Authentication open shared

Wireless Interface Commands

Example

AP(if-wireless g)#max-association 32

AP(if-wireless g)#

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 authentication 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 WPA or 802.1x for authentication and dynamic keying, the access point must be set to open.

Example

AP(if-wireless g)#authentication shared

AP(if-wireless g)#

Related Commands

encryption (page 7-110) key (page 7-112)

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