Ap Authentication Certificates - Allen-Bradley Stratix 5100 User Manual

Chapter 4 Stratix 5100 Device Manager Parameter Definitions
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AP Authentication Certificates

This page lists the current certificates and public keys available. You can also
configure the parameters for the trustpoint.
Table 36 - Certificates Page Properties Parameter Descriptions
Parameter
Certificates
Current Public Keys
Current Trustpoints
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Description
Traditionally, the dot1x authenticator/client relationship has always been a
network device and a PC client respectively, as it was the PC user that had to
authenticate to gain access to the network. However, wireless networks introduce
unique challenges to the traditional authenticator/client relationship. First, access
points can be placed in public places, inviting the possibility that they could be
unplugged and their network connection used by an outsider. Second, when a
repeater access point is incorporated into a wireless network, the repeater access
point must authenticate to the root access point in the same way as a client does.
You must first create and configure a credentials profile and apply the credentials
to an interface or SSID. Credentials are used to authenticate the access point to
the network.
Lists the public keys that are available.
Choose <NEW> if you want to add a credentials profile.
Enter a name for the credentials profile if you are adding a new profile. You can
change the name if you have chosen an existing profile.
Router certificates and the associated CA certificate are managed through a
trustpoint. Enter the default pki-trustpoint. Enter the trustpoint if one is required
for network authentication.