Chapter 1: Configuration
Configuring security
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1-115
Requiring SM Authentication
Applicable products
PMP:
AP
SM
Through the use of a shared AP key, or an external RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User
Service) server, it enhances network security by requiring SMs to authenticate when they register.
For descriptions of each of the configurable security parameters on the AP, see
on
page
For descriptions of each of the configurable security parameters on the SM, see
page – 450 Platform Family BHM
on page
Operators may use the AP’s Authentication Mode field to select from among the following
authentication modes:
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Disabled—the AP requires no SMs to authenticate (factory default setting).
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Authentication Server —the AP requires any SM that attempts registration to be authenticated in
Wireless Manager before registration
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AP PreShared Key - The AP acts as the authentication server to its SMs and will make use of a user-
configurable pre-shared authentication key. The operator enters this key on both the AP and all SMs
desired to register to that AP. There is also an option of leaving the AP and SMs at their default
setting of using the “Default Key”. Due to the nature of the authentication operation, if you want to
set a specific authentication key, then you MUST configure the key on all of the SMs and reboot
them BEFORE enabling the key and option on the AP. Otherwise, if you configure the AP first, none
of the SMs is able to register.
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RADIUS AAA - When RADIUS AAA is selected, up to 3 Authentication Server (RADIUS Server) IP
addresses and Shared Secrets can be configured. The IP address(s) configured here must match the
IP address(s) of the RADIUS server(s). The shared secret(s) configured here must match the shared
secret(s) configured in the RADIUS server(s). Servers 2 and 3 are meant for backup and reliability,
not for splitting the database. If Server 1 doesn’t respond, Server 2 is tried, and then server 3. If
Server 1 rejects authentication, the SM is denied entry to the network, and does not progress trying
the other servers.
For more information on configuring the PMP 450 Platform network to utilize a RADIUS server, see
Summary of Contents for PMP 450 AP
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