Figure 4-12. 802.1X Options
To use 802.1X:
1.
On the menu, click Security Settings. The Security Settings page
appears.
2.
In SSID, select the SSID for which you want to set the security profile.
3.
Under Security Options, click 8021.X.
4.
Under Security Options (802.1X), configure the RADIUS server settings:
•
RADIUS Server IP: Type the IP address of the RADIUS server on the
network.
•
RADIUS Port: Type the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) port number
used by the RADIUS server for accounting messages. Setting the port
number to zero disables RADIUS authentication.
•
RADIUS Secret: Type a shared text string used to encrypt messages
between the access point and the RADIUS server. Make sure that the
same text string is specified on the RADIUS Accounting server. Do
not use blank spaces in the string. (Maximum length: 20 characters)
5.
Click Apply to save your changes.
Repeat the same procedure for each SSID to which you want to assign 802.1X
as its security profile.
Setting Up the Access Point
Configuring Security Settings
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