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SkyPilot SkyExtender DualBand Installation and Setup Guide 63
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802.1X.
Authentication via 802.1x/EAP. This scheme uses encryption with
dynamic WEP (the WEP key is unique per session and is automatically
changed at a periodic rate via Radius re-authentication). This is the preferred
option for older clients that do not support WPA. WPA is the best choice
unless there are specific CPE requirements.
NOTE
802.1x requires you to configure at least one Radius server on the
Access Point Configuration page.
If
802.1X
is selected, two additional fields become available, as shown in
Figure 47.
Figure 47. 802.1X Parameters area of WLAN Details page
WEP Key Size.
Use this menu to select a key size: 40 bits or 104 bits (also
known as 64-bit and 128-bit). 104 bits is preferred unless the WLAN clients are
unable to accept that setting.
Re-keying Period.
Use this field to specify (in seconds) how often the dynamic
WEP key is updated. For maximum protection, enter a value of 300 or less.
Because re-keying requires about a second to complete, lower numbers in
this field will increase periodic latency.