Installation guide

Network Setup 4-33
4.5.1.3 Configuring Authentication Types
Refer to the following to configure the WLAN authentication options available on the switch:
• Configuring 802.1x EAP
• Configuring Kerberos
• Configuring Hotspots
• Configuring an Internal Hotspot
• Configuring an External Hotspot
• Configuring an Advanced Hotspot
• Configuring an Advanced Hotspot (Using the Local Radius Server)
• Managing Hotspot Files
• Custom Pages
• Configuring MAC Authentication
Configuring 802.1x EAP
The IEEE 802.1x standard ties the 802.1x EAP authentication protocol to both wired and wireless LAN
applications.
The EAP process begins when an unauthenticated supplicant (MU) tries to connect with an authenticator (in
this case, the authentication server). The switch passes EAP packets from the client to an authentication
server on the wired side of the switch. All other packet types are blocked until the authentication server
(typically, a Radius server) verifies the MU’s identity.
To configure a 802.1x EAP authentication scheme for a WLAN:
1. Select Network > Wireless LANs from the main menu tree.
2. Select an existing WLAN from those displayed within the Configuration tab and click the Edit button.
A WLAN screen displays with the WLAN’s existing configuration. Refer to the Authentication and
Encryption columns to assess the WLAN’s existing security configuration.
3. Select the 802.1X EAP button from within the Authentication field.
The Radius Config...
button on the bottom of the screen will become enabled. Ensure a primary and
optional secondary Radius Server have been configured to authenticate users requesting access to the
EAP 802.1x supported WLAN. For more information, see Configuring External Radius Server Support on
page 4-49.
4. Click the Config button to the right of the 802.1X EAP checkbox.
The 802.1x EAP screen displays.
NOTE: As part of the EAP configuration process, ensure a primary and optional secondary
Radius server have been properly configured to authenticate the users requesting access
to the EAP protected WLAN. For more information on configuring Radius Server support
for the EAP 802.1x WLAN, see Configuring External Radius Server Support on page 4-49.