SMC Networks EliteConnect SMC2555W-AG2 User Manual page 135

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System Configuration
Open the Security page, and click More for one of the VAP interfaces.
You can enable 802.1X as optionally supported or as required to enhance the
security of the wireless network. (Default: Disable)
• Disable: The access point does not support 802.1X authentication for any wireless
client. After successful wireless association with the access point, each client is
allowed to access the network.
• Supported: The access point supports 802.1X authentication only for clients
initiating the 802.1X authentication process (i.e., the access point does not initiate
802.1X authentication). For clients initiating 802.1X, only those successfully
authenticated are allowed to access the network. For those clients not initiating
802.1X, access to the network is allowed after successful wireless association with
the access point. The 802.1X supported mode allows access for clients not using
WPA or WPA2 security.
• Required: The access point enforces 802.1X authentication for all associated
wireless clients. If 802.1X authentication is not initiated by a client, the access point
will initiate authentication. Only those clients successfully authenticated with
802.1X are allowed to access the network.
Note: If 802.1X is enabled on the access point, then RADIUS setup must be completed
(see "RADIUS" on page 6-7).
When 802.1X is enabled, the broadcast and session key rotation intervals can also
be configured.
• Broadcast Key Refresh Rate: Sets the interval at which the broadcast keys are
refreshed for stations using 802.1X dynamic keying. (Range: 0-1440 minutes;
Default: 0 means disabled)
• Session Key Refresh Rate: The interval at which the access point refreshes
unicast session keys for associated clients. (Range: 0-1440 minutes; Default: 0
means disabled)
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