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Configuring for Rapid Rekeying
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Configuring for Rapid Rekeying
To use Rapid Rekeying, you must set up the AP for 802.1X authentication, as described in
Configuring the AP for Authentication on page 5-30. Rapid Rekeying must be
configured on the AP and the wireless clients. The following lists the Rapid Rekeying
parameters:
• Time Between Key Changes (or Rekeying Period): This is the interval, in minutes,
that the AP waits before starting a new key sequence. Time can be 1 to 525600
minutes. Default is 10 minutes.
• Key Length: 40 or 128 bit depending on the WEP encryption supported by the PC
Card.
• Separate Transmit and Receive Keys: Select Enabled to use different encryption
keys for transmit and receive, or Disabled to use the same encryption key for both
transmit and receive.
Using the AP Manager
To set up Rapid Rekeying using the RoamAbout AP Manager, perform the following steps:
1. Click on the Authentication button in the AP Manager main window.
2. Select the AP from the drop-down list.
3. Select Rapid Rekeying (Slot 1 or 2) (802.1X should already be selected.)
4. Click the 802.1X Parameters button.
5. Enter the Rapid Rekeying parameters.
6. Click OK to apply the changes. There is no need to reset the AP.
Using the RoamAbout R2 Console Port
To set up Rapid Rekeying using the RoamAbout R2 console port, perform the following:
1. Choose Server and Policy Configuration from the Main Menu.
2. Choose Authentication Configuration. (802.1X should already be configured.)
3. Select the Authentication Configuration Slot (1 or 2).
4. Set Rekeying to Enabled.
5. Enter the Rapid Rekeying parameters.
6. Choose Save. There is no need to reset the AP.