User's Manual
CHAPTER
9-1
Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points
OL-11350-01
9
Configuring an Access Point as a Local 
Authenticator
This chapter describes how to configure the access point as a local authenticator to serve as a stand-alone 
authenticator for a small wireless LAN or to provide backup authentication service. As a local 
authenticator, the access point performs LEAP, EAP-FAST, and MAC-based authentication for up to 50 
client devices. This chapter contains these sections:
• Understanding Local Authentication, page 9-2
• Configuring a Local Authenticator, page 9-2










