User's Manual

ZDC ZA-5000 User's Manual V2.2.5
Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration
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Security Setup
Figure 16 Security Settings
z Authentication Type
Choose the following type.
Open System: Allow any wireless NIC or wireless bridge connect
Shared Key: If Shared Key is selected, you need to enabled WEP and enter at least one
shared key.
802.1x: IEEE 802.1x is a standard for network access control (port based), which was
introduced especially for distributing encryption keys in a wireless network. The Access
Point supports 802.1x for keeping out unauthorized users and for verifying the
credentials of users with RADIUS so that authorized users can access the network and
services. To use 802.1x, you will need at least one common Extensible Authentication
Protocol (EAP) method on your authentication server, Access Points (authenticator) and
stations (supplicant). 802.1x is also used to perform generation and distribution of
encryption keys with enabling Data Encryption as WEP from AP to the station as part of
or after the authentication process.
WPA + RADIUS: In cooperation with RADIUS, systems with WPA-EAP will be used