D-Link AirPremier DWL-2700AP Manual page 15

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
WPA & 802.1x - represent
the first line of defense
against network intrusion. In
the authentication process
the RADIUS server verifies the
identity of the client attempt-
ing to connect to the network.
Unfamiliar clients will be de-
nied access. EAP(Extensible
Authentication Protocol) is
available through the Win-
dows XP Operating System.
You will need to use the
same type of EAP protocol on
all the devices in your net-
work when using the 802.1x
feature.
Wireless Band-
Authentication-
When you select WPA-PSK you will enter a Passphrase.
PassPhrase-
When you select WPA or 802.1X the EAP type will be selected for you.
Cipher-
Encryption-
Select Enabled to use WEP Encryption security.
Key Type- Select HEX or ASCII.
Key Size-
Select 64-, 128-, 152-bits.
Valid Key-
Select the First through the Fourth key to be the active key.
Key Table-
Input up to four keys for encryption.You will select one of these
keys in the valid key field.
Apply- Click Apply to save changes.
Advanced > Encryption
802.11g
Select Open System to communicate the key across the
network.
Select Shared Key to limit communication to only those devices
that share the same WEP settings.
Select Open System/Shared Key to communicate the key and
require identical WEP settings to communicate.
Select 802.1X for increased security features with a RADIUS server.
Select WPA to utilize the increased security with a RADIUS server.
When you select WPA-PSK you will enter a PassPhrase below.
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