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Configuring the Wireless AP
Configuring Wireless AP settings
A31003-W1050-U100-2-7619,
March 2008
HiPath Wireless Controller, Access Points and Convergence Software V5 R1 , C20/C2400 User Guide 119
4.5.5.1 Configuring 802.1x PEAP authentication
PEAP authentication uses user ID and passwords for authentication. To
successfully configure 802.1x authentication of a Wireless AP, the Wireless AP
must first be configured for 802.1x authentication before the Wireless AP is
deployed on a 802.1x enabled switch port.
Note: Usernames and passwords for PEAP authentication credentials each have
a maximum length of 128 characters.
To configure 802.1x PEAP authentication:
1. From the main menu, click Wireless AP Configuration. The HiPath
Wireless AP page is displayed.
2. In the Wireless AP list, click the Wireless AP for which you want to configure
802.1x PEAP authentication.
3. Click the 802.1x tab.
4. In the Username drop-down list, click the value you want to assign as the
username credential:
•Name – The name of the Wireless AP, which is assigned on the AP
Properties tab. The Wireless AP name can be edited.