Help - Radius MAC Authentication

 

Radius MAC Authentication provides for MAC address checking which is centralized on your Radius server. The Radius Server Setup must also be completed, as well as the settings on this screen.

This screen will look different depending on the security method used. If you have already provided the address and login of your Radius server (on the Security screen), these fields will be hidden. Otherwise, you must provide details of your Radius server on this screen.

Radius-based MAC Authentication
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Radius Server Address If this field is visible, enter the name or IP address of the Radius Server on your network.
Radius Port If this field is visible, enter the port number used for connections to the Radius Server.
Client Login Name If this field is visible, it displays the name used for the Client Login on the Radius Server. This Login name must be created on the Radius Server.
Shared Key If this field is visible, it is used for the Client Login on the Radius Server. Enter the key value to match the value on the Radius Server.
WEP Key If this field is visible, it is for the the WEP key used to encrupt data transmissions to the Radius Server. Enter the desired key value (in HEX), and ensure the Radius Server has the same value.
WEP Key Index If this field is visible, select the desired key index. Any value can be used, provided it matches the value on the Radius Server.

Radius Server Setup

As well as configuring this Access Point, you must configure your Radius Server, as follows: