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GENERAL SETUP
before accessing the WLAN. Authentication is processed by a RADIUS
server. Check this box to authenticate users by IEEE 802.1x.
WPA Authentication Mode: WPA can authenticate by enabling either
“RADIUS” or “Pre-Shared Key.”
WPA / WPA2 Cipher Suite: Select either “TKIP” or “AES” as the WPA /
WPA2 key exchange method.
Pre-Shared Key Format: Select “Passphrase” (alphanumeric format)
or “Hexadecimal Digits” (in the “A-F,” “a-f” and “0-9” range) for the
pre-shared key. For example, passphrase: “iamguest”; hex digits:
“12345abcde.”
Pre-Shared Key: This is used to authenticate and encrypt data
transmitted in the wireless network. Enter either a 64-digit hex value
(in the “A-F,” “a-f” and “0-9” range) or at least an 8-character
passphrase.
Authentication Radius Server: Fill in the elds for the port, IP address
and password to be used for the external RADIUS server.
Click “Apply” to save the congurations.
3.4.4 Access Control
This screen allows you to control MAC addresses to prevent unauthorized
access to your wireless network.