NETGEAR ProSafe WG302 Reference Manual page 96

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302
It is important to note that 802.1x does not provide the actual authentication mechanisms. When
using 802.1x, the EAP type, such as Transport Layer Security (EAP-TLS), or EAP Tunneled
Transport Layer Security (EAP-TTLS), defines how the authentication takes place.
Note: For environments with a Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS)
infrastructure, WPA supports Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). For
environments without a RADIUS infrastructure, WPA supports the use of a
pre-shared key.
Together, these technologies provide a framework for strong user authentication.
Windows XP implements 802.1x natively, and several NETGEAR switch and wireless access
point products support 802.1x.
Client with a WPA/
WPA2-enabled wireless
adapter and supplicant
(Win XP, Funk,
Meetinghouse)
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For example, a
WPA/WPA2-enabled
AP
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For example, a
RADIUS server
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Wireless Networking Basics