Network Authentication - NetComm NB9 User Giude

WPA and WPA2 both comprise a number of different wireless security elements and methods that
can be adapted to a variety of situations depending on the requirements. A lot of what is provided is
applicable to enterprise-level wireless networking, in other words, suitable for businesses who wish
to deploy strict security methods and policies for their employees. Accordingly, these technologies
will exceed the requirements of home users.
An important element of WPA security is a RADIUS server (stands for Remote Access Dial-in User
Service). The RADIUS server typically sits in the server room of a business or department and
authenticates and manages user requests for connection. Home users will generally never have to
bother about RADIUS server details.
In nearly all cases, the default security method, which is WEP, or WPA-PSK will provide adequate
security for home wireless networks.
Other wireless security elements shall be explained in context below.

Network Authentication

Network Authentication specifies the type of network authentication. The default value is 'Open'.
Open:
Shared:
802.1X
802.1X security requires the presence of a RADIUS server, and specification of the IP address of a
RADIUS server, the port on which to connect to it, and the Shared Key used to authenticate with it.
Disregard this security setting unless you are setting up or connecting to a RADIUS server.
NB9/NB9W ADSL2+ VoIP Router
YML790 Rev1
Under Open System authentication, any wireless
station can request authentication.
Under Shared Key authentication, each wireless
station is assumed to have received a secret shared
key over a secure channel that is independent from
the 802.11 wireless network communications channel
(i.e. verbally). To use Shared Key authentication,
you must have a network key assigned to the clients
trying to connect to your NB9W.
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