Specifications

CHAPTER

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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 both LEAP and MAC-based authentication for up to 50 client

devices. This chapter contains these sections:

• Understanding Local Authentication, page 8-2

• Configuring a Local Authenticator, page 8-2