If you choose WPA as the encryption method, you have the option to set up the AP to
act as an 802.1X proxy, utilizing external authentication sources such as a RADIUS
server.
In 802.1X authentication, the supplicant sends access request messages along with
credentials, such as user name / password or digital certificate, to an authenticator,
which forwards the credentials to the authentication server for verification. The supplicant
(client device) remains in an unauthorized state until verification has been received. In
unauthorized state, only 802.1X traffic is allowed; all other traffic, such as DHCP and
HTTP traffic, is dropped. For its wireless interfaces, the AP can serve as the authenticator
communicating between the supplicant and the authentication server.
1. Go to Configuration > Wireless or Configuration > Radio 2.4G or Configuration
> Radio 5G. The Configuration > Wireless > Common page appears.
2. Click a Wireless # (WLAN number) tab to configure. The Configuration > Wireless
> Wireless[#] page appears.
3. From the Encryption Method menu, select WPA. The basic set of WPA-specific
encryption options appears on the page.
4. Select 802.1X as the WPA Authentication mode. Additional options appear.
Figure 57: 802.1X settings
5. Configure the following settings to customize your 802.1X authentication:
• RADIUS NAS-ID: Enter the Network ID assigned to your AP in the RADIUS server
Client list.
• Authentication Server: Enter the information needed to establish a connection
between the AP and the RADIUS server.
• Accounting Server: Optionally, enter the information needed to establish this
connection.
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