Advantech IEEE 802.11a/n Wireless Access Point/ Client Bridge User Manual page 43

Figure 28 Security Settings
Network Authentication
Open System: It allows any device to join the network without performing any security check.
Shared Key: Data encryption and key are required for wireless authentication. (not available in
Bridge/AP Repeater mode)
Legacy 802.1x: Available in AP/Wireless Client mode, it provides the rights to access the wireless
network and wired Ethernet. With User and PC identity, centralized authentication as well as
dynamic key management, it controls the security risk of wireless network to the lowest. To serve
the 802.1x, at least one EAP type should be supported by the RADIUS Server, AP and wireless
client.
Note:
For first time users, if EAP type "TLS" is selected, you need to import valid user
certificate given by CA in prior. To import user certificates, please refer to Chapter 5
Management/Certificate Settings for more details. .
WPA with RADIUS: Available in AP/Wireless Client mode, with warrant (username, password and
etc.) offered by user, this kind of authentication can be realized with specific RADIUS server. This
is the common way to be adopted in large enterprise network.
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