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Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point
The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab
Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
WPA-Enterprise
This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server for client authentication. (This should only be
used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Access Point.)
RADIUS Server IP Address. Enter the RADIUS server’s IP address.
RADIUS Server Port. Enter the port number used by the RADIUS server. The default is 1812.
WPA Algorithms. WPA offers you two encryption methods, TKIP and AES for data encryption. Select the type of
algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES. The default is TKIP.
Shared Secret. Enter the Shared Secret key used by the Access Point and RADIUS server.
Key Renewal Timeout. Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period, which instructs the Access Point how often it
should change the encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds.
WPA2-Enterprise
This option features WPA2 used in coordination with a RADIUS server for client authentication. (This should only
be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Access Point.)
RADIUS Server IP Address. Enter the RADIUS server’s IP address.
RADIUS Server Port. Enter the port number used by the RADIUS server. The default is 1812.
WPA Algorithms. WPA2 always uses AES for data encryption.
Shared Secret. Enter the Shared Secret key used by the Access Point and RADIUS server.
Key Renewal Timeout. Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period, which instructs the Access Point how often it
should change the encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds.
Figure 6-10: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA-
Enterprise)
Figure 6-11: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-
Enterprise)