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802.1X/Radius Configuration
802.1x is an IEEE authentication specification that allows a client to connect to a
wireless access point or wired switch but prevents the client from gaining access to the
Internet until it provides authority, like a user name and password that are verified by a
separate server.
System Configuration
After enabling the IEEE 802.1x function, you can configure the parameters of this
function.
1.
IEEE 802.1x Protocol:
.enable or disable 802.1x protocol.
2.
Radius Server IP:
set the Radius Server IP address.
3.
Server Port:
set the UDP destination port for authentication requests to the
specified Radius Server.
4.
Accounting Port:
set the UDP destination port for accounting requests to the
specified Radius Server.
5.
Shared Key:
set an encryption key for using during authentication sessions with the
specified radius server. This key must match the encryption key used on the Radius
Server.
6.
NAS, Identifier:
set the identifier for the radius client.
7. Click
Apply
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