8 tools – Planet Technology WAP-1966 User Manual

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Enable/Disable: Enable or disable 802.1X authentication of WAP-1966.

Encryption Key: Select one of the Encryption key length options. It should be set the same length
as WEP key. Select one of the Encryption key lifetime options. Once the lifetime expires, the
Encryption key will be renewed by RADIUS server.

RADIUS Server 1: Enter the IP address, communicate port number, and shared secret key of your
primary RADIUS server.

RADIUS Server 2: Enter the IP address, communicate port number, and shared secret key of your
secondary RADIUS server.

Note: As soon as 802.1X authentication is enabled, all the wireless client stations that are connected

to the AP currently will be disconnected. The wireless clients must be configured manually to
authenticate themselves with the RADIUS server to be reconnected.

3.1.8 Tools:

You can backup or restore WAP-1966 settings, reset WAP-1966 to factory default and upgrade

firmware in this option.

Backup Settings: You can backup current settings to a file. Press

“Backup” button, it will prompt

you a location to save the backup file (config.bin).

Restore Settings: When you try to restore the settings you have saved, please press

“Browse…” to

find out the backup file and then press

“Restore”.

Restore to default settings: It is used to reset WAP-1966

’s configuration to factory default.

Firmware Upgrade: You can upload the newest firmware of the WAP-1966. You may either enter
the file name in the entry field or browse the file by clicking the Browse button.

SNMP: Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a communication protocol for managing

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