Security Tab

The Security tab is where you define the security aspects of your WLAN Profile. Available fields are:

Field Description

Authentication

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

Encryption

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

PSK

Specifies a pre-shared key (PSK) / password used by devices. The PSK may be ASCII or HEX.

WEP Keys

Specifies the WEP keys used to connect to the network. The WEP key may be ASCII or HEX. You may also elect to transmit the WEP 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.

New servers may be added to the list by clicking the New Server button. 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 checkbox 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.
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