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User's Manual
802.1x Function
This section explains the 802.1x function more specifically.
Required Environment
The following environment is required to use the 802.1x function.
AP
Access point (this product).
STA
Wireless LAN station
The 802.1x function needs to be supported even on the station side.
RADIUS
Abbreviation of Remote Authentication Dial In User Service. This
server authenticates STAs.
CA
Abbreviation of Certificate Authority. This sever issues a digital
certificate.
This server is required to use an authentication type that is called
EAP-TLS (Smart Card or other certificate).
NOTE: The above terms (abbreviations) are used in the subsequent
explanations.
Authentication and Distribution of WEP Key
This section explains authentication (re-authentication) and the distribution of the
WEP key.
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AP
RADIUS
STA
CA
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