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Configuration Parameters 35
EAP is a flexible protocol which does not specify an authentication type. The available
authentication types will vary based upon your RADIUS server and your client
software; many offer advanced features such as mutual authentication between client
and server and data encryption. For data encryption, a RADIUS server generates a
unique WEP Key for each user following authentication. This WEP Key is used to
encrypt unicast packets between the Access Point and wireless client. To encrypt
broadcast packets, the Access Point and its clients use the AP’s configured Global
WEP Keys.
The Harmony Utility does not include configuration settings for 802.1x. To enable
802.1x support and configure 802.1x settings (like EAP authentication type), you need
to use a client utility provided by a RADIUS server manufacturer, like Microsoft or Funk
Software. Refer to Microsoft’s (http://www.microsoft.com/) and Funk Software’s
(http://www.funk.com/) Web sites or the documentation that came with your 802.1x
solution for details. Also, see “802.1x” on page 49 for additional configuration
information.