6 System Configuration

Open the Security page, and click More for one of the VAP interfaces.

You can enable 802.1X as optionally supported or as required to enhance the security of the wireless network. (Default: Disable)

•Disable: The access point does not support 802.1X authentication for any wireless client. After successful wireless association with the access point, each client is allowed to access the network.

•Supported: The access point supports 802.1X authentication only for clients initiating the 802.1X authentication process (i.e., the access point does not initiate 802.1X authentication). For clients initiating 802.1X, only those successfully authenticated are allowed to access the network. For those clients not initiating 802.1X, access to the network is allowed after successful wireless association with the access point. The 802.1X supported mode allows access for clients not using WPA or WPA2 security.

•Required: The access point enforces 802.1X authentication for all associated wireless clients. If 802.1X authentication is not initiated by a client, the access point will initiate authentication. Only those clients successfully authenticated with 802.1X are allowed to access the network.

Note: If 802.1X is enabled on the access point, then RADIUS setup must be completed (see “RADIUS” on page 6-7).

When 802.1X is enabled, the broadcast and session key rotation intervals can also be configured.

•Broadcast Key Refresh Rate: Sets the interval at which the broadcast keys are

refreshed for stations using 802.1X dynamic keying. (Range: 0-1440 minutes;

Default: 0 means disabled)

•Session Key Refresh Rate: The interval at which the access point refreshes

unicast session keys for associated clients. (Range: 0-1440 minutes; Default: 0 means disabled)

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SMC2552W-G2-17, SMC2552W-G2 specifications

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