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The access point can simultaneously support clients using various different security
mechanisms. The configuration for these security combinations are outlined in the
following table. Note that MAC address authentication can be configured
independently to work with all security mechanisms and is indicated separately in
the table. Required RADIUS server support is also listed.
Table 6-3. Security Combinations
Client Security
Combination
Configuration Summary
a
MAC
Auth.
b
RADIUS
Server
Static WEP only (with
or without shared key
authentication)
802.1X: Disable
Enter 1 to 4 WEP keys
Select a WEP transmit key
VAP interface settings:
Authentication Type: Shared Key or Open System
Data Encryption: Enable
WPA Clients: WEP only
Local or
RADIUS
Yes
c
Dynamic WEP
(802.1X) only
802.1X: Required
Set 802.1X key refresh rates
VAP interface settings:
Authentication Type: Open System
Data Encryption: Enable
WPA Clients: WEP only
Local or
RADIUS
Yes
c
802.1X WPA only 802.1X: Required
Set 802.1X key refresh rates
VAP interface settings:
Authentication Type: Open System
Data Encryption: Enable
WPA Clients: Required
WPA Key Mode: WPA over 802.1X
WPA Multicast Cipher: TKIP or AES
Local only Yes
WPA Pre-Shared Key
only
802.1X: Disable
VAP interface settings:
Authentication Type: Open System
Data Encryption: Enable
WPA Clients: Required
WPA Key Mode: WPA Pre-shared Key
Enter a WPA Pre-shared key
WPA Multicast Cipher: TKIP or AES
Local only No
Static and dynamic
(802.1X) WEP keys
802.1X: Supported
Set 802.1X key refresh rates
Enter 1 to 4 WEP keys
Select a WEP transmit key
VAP interface settings:
Authentication Type: Open System
Data Encryption: Enable
WPA clients: WEP only
Local or
RADIUS
Yes