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4.5.1.3 Configuring Authentication Types
Refer to the following to configure the WLAN authentication options available on the switch:
• Configuring 802.1x EAP
• Configuring Kerboros
• Configuring Hotspots
• Configuring an Internal Hotspot
• Configuring External Hotspot
• Configuring Advanced Hotspot
• Configuring MAC Authentication
Configuring 802.1x EAP
The IEEE 802.1x standard ties the 802.1x EAP authentication protocol to both wired and wireless LAN
applications.
The EAP process begins when an unauthenticated supplicant (MU) tries to connect with an authenticator (in
this case, the authentication server). The switch passes EAP packets from the client to an authentication
server on the wired side of the switch. All other packet types are blocked until the authentication server
(typically, a Radius server) verifies the MU's identity.
NOTE: As part of the EAP configuration process, ensure a primary and optional secondary
Radius server have been properly configured to authenticate the users requesting access
to the EAP protected WLAN. For more information on configuring Radius Server support
for the EAP 802.1x WLAN, see
To configure a 802.1x EAP authentication scheme for a WLAN:
1. Select Network
2. Select an existing WLAN from those displayed within the
A WLAN screen displays with the WLAN's existing configuration. Refer to the
Encryption
3. Select the 802.1X EAP
The Radius Config...
optional secondary Radius Server have been configured to authenticate users requesting access to the
EAP 802.1x supported WLAN. For more information, see
page 4-40.
4. Click the Config
The 802.1x EAP screen displays.
> Wireless LANs from the main menu tree.
columns to assess the WLAN's existing security configuration.
button from within the Authentication field.
button on the bottom of the screen will become enabled. Ensure a primary and
button to the right of the 802.1X EAP checkbox.
Configuring External Radius Server Support on page
Configuration
Configuring External Radius Server Support on
4-40.
tab and click the Edit button.
Authentication and