Overview; Configuring 802.1X; Figure 6-5 802.1X Authentication; Table 6-3 802.1X Authentication - ZyXEL Communications ZyWALL 10W User Manual

ZyWALL Series Internet Security Gateway
6.6 802.1x Overview
The IEEE 802.1x standard outlines enhanced security methods for both the authentication of wireless stations
and encryption key management. Authentication can be done using the local user database internal to the
ZyWALL or an external RADIUS server for an unlimited number of users.
6.7

Configuring 802.1X

To change your ZyWALL's Authentication settings, click WIRELESS LAN, then the 802.1X tab. The
screen appears as shown.
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
LABEL
Authentication
Type
Reauthentication
Period
Apply
6-8

Figure 6-5 802.1X Authentication

Table 6-3 802.1X Authentication

Select Authentication Required to authenticate all wireless clients before they can
access the wired network.
Select No Authentication Required to allow all wireless clients to access your wired
network without authentication.
Select No Access to deny all wireless clients access to your wired network.
Specify the time interval between the RADIUS server's authentication checks of
wireless users connected to the network.
This field is activated only when you select Authentication Required in the
Authentication Type field.
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ZyWALL.
DESCRIPTION
Wireless LAN Screens