CNET CWR-854 User Manual page 24

- Encryption: "None" means no encryption being selected. Users can enable the
802.1x Authentication and set the RADIUS server authentication parameters – port,
IP address and Password.
- Use 802.1x Authentication: It is a port access protocol for protecting networks via
authentication. If a wireless user is authenticated via 802.1x for network access, a
virtual port is opened on the access point allowing for communication. If not
successfully authorized, a virtual port is not made available and communications
are blocked.
Authentication RADIUS Server: RADIUS is the Remote Access Dial-In User
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Service, an Authorization, Authentication, and Accounting (AAA) client-server
protocol, which is used when a AAA dial-up client logs in or out of a Network
Access Server. Typically, a RADIUS server is used by Internet Service Providers
(ISP) to perform AAA tasks. AAA phases are described as follows:
Authentication phase: Verifies a user name and password against a local
database. After the credentials are verified, the authorization process
begins.
Authorization phase: Determines whether a request is allowed access to a
resource. An IP address is assigned for the Dial-Up client.
Accounting phase: Collects information on resource usage for the purpose
of trend analysis, auditing, session time billing, or cost allocation
You must enter this RADIUS Server's Port number, IP address and Password
correctly.
Apply Changes: Click on "Apply Changes" to save the setting.
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Reset: Click on "Reset" button to undo your changes.
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Help: To request help information.
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