Security Tab

The Security tab is where you define the security aspects of your WLAN Profile.

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Complete the required fields as follows:

Field Description

Authentication

Specify the type of authentication devices may use (Open, Shared, WPA, WPA PSK, WPA2, WPA2 PSK, or Legacy EAP).

Encryption

Specify the type of encryption devices may use (Static WEP, WEP64, WEP128, TKIP, CCMP, or Keyguard). You may select one or more encryption types.

WEP Keys

Specifies the WEP keys used to connect to the network. The WEP key may be ASCII or hexadecimal. You may also elect to transmit the WEP key. Check the Display Passwords check box to display the passwords in plain text. Use the Add button to add a new key or the Delete button to delete a key.

RADIUS Servers

Note: This field is displayed only when the authentication method is WPA, WPA2, or Legacy EAP.
Lists any RADIUS servers used in authentication. You can edit or delete a highlighted server by clicking the appropriate button. You can add new servers by clicking the New Server button which displays the following overlay:
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You must supply the following information:

  • A name for the RADIUS Server Profile.
  • The IP address or host name of the RADIUS server.
  • The RADIUS server port used for communications.
  • The shared password of the RADIUS server. Select the Display Passwords check box if you wish the password to be displayed while typing it.
  • A protocol selected from the drop-down menu (PAP, CHAP, MSCHAP, or MSCHAPv2).
  • A timeout value and a time interval selected from the drop-down menu (Seconds or Minutes).
  • The maximum number of retries to connect to the RADUIS server.

Click Save to save the RADIUS server information.