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7.2.1.2 802.1X Parameters
The configuration of 802.1X parameters enables Radius-based 802.1X authentication with a dynamic
WEP key. Once selected, Radius Server Setting will be available.
The configuration screen is as follows:
802.1x Parameters
802.1X Version
This setting selects between v1 or v2 of the 802.1x EAPOL.
When v1 is selected, both v1 and v2 clients can associate with the access
point. However, when v2 is selected, only v2 clients can associate with the
access point.
Most modern wireless clients support v2. In the event that there are stations
that do not support v2, select the option v1.
By default, the value of the setting is v2.
WEP Key Size The setting can be configured as either 40 bits or 104 bits.
Re-keying Period
This setting specifies the length of time throughout which the broadcast key
remains valid. Upon expiration of Re-keying Period, the broadcast key will no
longer be valid and the renewal of the broadcast key will be required.
The default is 14400 seconds (i.e. 4 hours).
A value of 0 disables re-keying.
7.2.1.3 WPA parameters
The configuration of WPA parameters enables WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES:CCMP and WPA-TKIP and
WPA2-AES:CCMP.
To enable WPA and WPA-PSK, configure WPA-TKIP. To enable WPA2 and WPA2-PSK, configure
WPA2-AES.
When WPA or WPA2 is configured, Radius-based 802.1x authentication with TKIP encryption method is
enabled. Under this configuration, the Pre-Shared Key option should be disabled.
The security level of this method is known to be very high.
When WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK is configured, a Pre-Shared Key, or Passphrase, is used for data
encryption and authentication. Under this configuration, the Pre-Shared Key option should be enabled.
Key length must be between 8 and 63 characters (inclusive).
The security level of this method is known to be high.