User's Manual

Chapter 2: Basic Checkout
Configuring An IEEE 802.11 Radio In The Unit
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Network Key
This text box is used to specify a 5 or 13 ASCII character sequence or an equivalent 10
or 26 Hexadecimal digit sequence that matches the active WEP key on the access point.
• To assign a Network key, highlight The key is provided automatically, and uncheck
the checkbox to disable this option.
Figure 2.9 Accessing Network Key And Key Index
Key Index
This field is used to identify the WEP key.
• Enter a value from 1 to 4.
Enable 802.1x Authentication
802.1X is the IEEE standard that offers additional security for local area networks. It
provides authentication for user devices attached to an Ethernet network, whether wired
or wireless. A security protocol packet such as TLS or MD5 encapsulated in an EAP is
used in conjunction with the 802.1X standard to authenticate users at the MAC layer.
Available EAPs are listed in the drop-down menu next to the EAP option.
• To activate 802.1X, highlight 802.1x authentication, and check the checkbox.
EAP Type (Extensible Authentication Protocol)
This drop-down menu lists the EAP types available on your system. The items in this -
down menu will vary depending on your network setup. Keep in mind also that some
authentication protocols require that you select a Certificate. By selecting the Properties
button, you will be able to select a Certificate. “Certificates” on page 96 outlines how to
create certificates for your network.
Disable this option to
access Network Key &
Key Index fields.
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