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ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide
6-26 Wireless Security
The details below provide a general description of how IEEE 802.1x EAP authentication works. For an
example list of EAP-MD5 authentication steps, see the IEEE 802.1x appendix.
• The wireless station sends a “start” message to the ZyAIR.
• The ZyAIR sends a “request identity” message to the wireless station for identity information.
• The wireless station replies with identity information, including username and password.
• The RADIUS server checks the user information against its user profile database and determines
whether or not to authenticate the wireless station.
6.18 Introduction to Local User Database
By storing user profiles locally on the ZyAIR, your ZyAIR is able to authenticate wireless users without
interacting with a network RADIUS server. However, there is a limit on the number of users you may
authenticate in this way.
6.19 Configuring Local User Database
To change your ZyAIR’s local user database, click the WIRELESS link under ADVANCED and then the
Local User Database tab. The screen appears as shown.