Chapter 8 Wireless Security Screen

 

 

 

 

 

Table 25 Security: 802.1x Static 64-bit, 802.1x Static 128-bit, 802.1x Static 152-bit (continued)

 

LABEL

DESCRIPTION

 

 

Key 1 to Key 4

If you chose 802.1x Static 64, then enter any 5 characters (ASCII string) or 10

 

 

 

hexadecimal characters ("0-9", "A-F") preceded by 0x for each key.

 

 

 

If you chose 802.1x Static 128-bit, then enter 13 characters (ASCII string) or

 

 

 

26 hexadecimal characters ("0-9", "A-F") preceded by 0x for each key.

 

 

 

There are four data encryption keys to secure your data from eavesdropping by

 

 

 

unauthorized wireless users. The values for the keys must be set up exactly the

 

 

 

same on the access points as they are on the wireless stations.

 

 

 

The preceding “0x” is entered automatically. You must configure all four keys,

 

 

 

but only one key can be activated at any one time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rekey Options

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ReAuthentication

Specify how often wireless stations have to resend user names and passwords in

 

 

Timer

order to stay connected.

 

 

 

Enter a time interval between 10 and 9999 seconds. Alternatively, enter “0” to

 

 

 

turn reauthentication off.

 

 

 

Note: If wireless station authentication is done using a RADIUS server, the

 

 

 

reauthentication timer on the RADIUS server has priority.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Group-Key

The NWA automatically disconnects a wireless station from the wired network

 

 

Update

after a period of inactivity. The wireless station needs to enter the user name and

 

 

 

password again before access to the wired network is allowed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apply

Click Apply to save your changes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reset

Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back

Click Back to return to the previous screen.

 

 

 

 

 

8.4.4 Security: WPA

This screen varies depending on whether you select Access Point or Wireless Client in the Wireless > Wireless Settings screen.

8.4.4.1 Access Point

Use this screen to employ WPA as the security mode for your NWA that is in Access Point operating mode. Select WPA in the Security Mode field to display the following screen.

Figure 40 Security: WPA for Access Point

 

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