3Com WL-560 User Manual

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Using the Configuration Management System 37AESThe Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) option uses the highest securitycipher for data encryption.To use AES:1 On the Wireless Security page, select AES.2 Select WPA-PSK for home network or WPA for the scenarios whereRADIUS servers are employed:■ WPA-PSK: Enter a pass-phrase key or hexidecimal key. The key can begenerated based on a pass-phrase or a sequence of manually entered64 hexidecimals. The 64 hexidecimals can be automatically generatedby selecting Generate a Random Key.■ WPA: Select an authentication scheme (TTLS or PEAP) and a relevantauthentication type, and enter a user name and a password.3 Select Apply.Click the button of AES to set or modify AES relevant parameters.Changing RADIUSSettingsUnder System Configuration, click RADIUS. The RADIUS page appears,where you can set the primary and secondary RADIUS Server settings.This page allows for configuration of a Remote Access Dial-in User Service(RADIUS) server for authentication purposes in 802.1x networks. You canchange the settings by entering values in the fields as described inTable 12. When you are finished, select Apply.Table 12 RADIUS Authentication Server SettingsSetting Description802.1x AuthenticatorStateEnable or disable RADIUS authentication by selecting Enableor Disable.Primary RADIUSServerEnter the IP address of the primary RADIUS AuthenticationServer. Make sure this address matches the address set in theRADIUS Authentication software.Primary RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the primary RADIUS AuthenticationServer. Make sure this number matches the number set in theRADIUS Authentication software. The default port is 1812.Primary RADIUSSecretEnter the password of the primary RADIUS AuthenticationServer. Make sure this password matches the password set inthe RADIUS Authentication software.