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Configuring Authentication for Access Points
Command or Action
Example:
Switch# show ap name AP02 config
general
Configuring Authentication for Access Points (GUI)
Step 1
Choose Configuration > Wireless > Access Points > Global AP Configuration.
The Global Configuration page is displayed.
Step 2
In the 802.1x Supplicant Credentials area, select the Credentials Required check box.
Step 3
Enter the username and password details.
You must enter a strong password in these text boxes. Strong passwords have the following characteristics:
Note
• They are at least eight characters long
• They contain a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols
• They are not a word in any language
Step 4
Click Apply.
Step 5
Click Save Configuration.
Step 6
(Optional) You can override the global configuration and assign a unique username and password to a specific access
point by following these steps:
a) Choose Configuration > Wireless > Access Points > All APs.
The All APs page is displayed.
Step 7
Click the name of an access point.
The AP > Edit is displayed.
Step 8
Click the Credentials tab.
Step 9
In the 802.1x Supplicant Credentials area, select the Over-ride Global Credentials check box.
Step 10
Enter the username and password details.
Step 11
Click Apply.
Step 12
Click Save Configuration.
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Purpose
If this access point is configured for global authentication, the AP
Note
Dot1x User Mode text boxes shows "Automatic." If the global
authentication settings have been overwritten for this access point,
the AP Dot1x User Mode text box shows "Customized."
Lightweight Access Point Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE Release 3SE (Catalyst 3650 Switches)
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