Wireless/Redundant Edge Services xl Module Management and Configuration Guide WS.02.xx and greater

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Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs)
Configuring a WLAN
12. Optionally, enter a value in the DSCP/TOS field to prioritize traffic to the
RADIUS server.
Valid values range from 0 through 63.
13. Leave the other settings at their defaults and click the OK button.
14. You should now configure the encryption options. See “Configuring
Encryption” on page 4-48.
MAC Authentication. The MAC Authentication option refers to RADIUS
MAC authentication. When a station attempts to associate with the WLAN, the
Wireless Edge Services xl Module forwards the station’s MAC address in a
request to a RADIUS server. The RADIUS server decides whether the station
can associate.
To configure MAC authentication, complete these steps:
1. Access the Edit screen for the WLAN:
a. Select Network Setup > WLAN Setup and click the Configuration tab.
b. Select the WLAN that should use MAC authentication and click the
Edit button.