Wireless > Security > 802.1X - NetComm NB5Plus4 User Manual

Wireless > Security > 802.1x
802.1x is a security protocol for Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). It is a port-
based network access control that keeps the network port disconnected until au-
thentication is completed. 802.1x is based on the Extensible Authentication protocol
(EAP). EAP messages from the authenticator to the authentication server typically
use the RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) protocol. The screen-
shot below illustrates the default setting of the 802.1x Wireless Security screen.
Following is a description of the 802.1x Security field settings.
Option
Server IP Address
Port
Secret
Group Key Interval
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Description
The LAN-side RADIUS (Remote Authen-
tication Dial-In User Service) server's IP
address. Used for authentication.
The RADUIS server's port.
The secret that the AP shares with the
RADIUS server. You can enter up to 63
characters in this field.
The group key interval that is used to
distribute the group key to 802.1x and
WPA stations.
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