NETGEAR RangeMax WPN824 User Manual

Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824
Wireless Networking Basics D-13
202-10072-01, March 2005
Figure D-4: 802.1x Authentication Sequence
The AP sends Beacon Frames with WPA/WPA2 information element to the stations in the service
set. Information elements include the required authentication method (802.1x or Pre-shared key)
and the preferred cipher suite (WEP, TKIP, or AES). Probe Responses (AP to station) and
Association Requests (station to AP) also contain WPA information elements.
1. Initial 802.1x communications begin with an unauthenticated supplicant (client device)
attempting to connect with an authenticator (802.11 access point). The client sends an
EAP-start message. This begins a series of message exchanges to authenticate the client.
2. The access point replies with an EAP-request identity message.
Client with a WPA/
WPA2-enabled wireless
adapter and supplicant
(Win XP, Funk,
Meetinghouse)
For example, a
WPA/WPA2-enabled
AP
For example, a
RADIUS server
Controlled Port

NETGEAR RangeMax WPN824 Specifications

General

Bandwidth	2.4 GHz
xDSL connection	Yes
Dimensions (WxDxH)	223 x 153 x 31 mm
Maximum data transfer rate	0.108 Gbit/s
Security algorithms	WPA-PSK
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Supports ISDN connection	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	4

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	500 g