3Com WL-560 - Manual (Page 43)

Using the Configuration Management System 37
AES
The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) option uses the highest security
cipher 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 where
RADIUS servers are employed:
■
WPA-PSK: Enter a pass-phrase key or hexidecimal key. The key can be
generated based on a pass-phrase or a sequence of manually entered
64 hexidecimals. The 64 hexidecimals can be automatically generated
by selecting Generate a Random Key.
■ WPA: Select an authentication scheme (TTLS or PEAP) and a relevant
authentication 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 RADIUS
Settings
Under 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 can
change the settings by entering values in the fields as described in
Table 12. When you are finished, select Apply.
Table 12 RADIUS Authentication Server Settings
Setting Description
802.1x Authenticator
State Enable or disable RADIUS authentication by selecting Enable
or Disable.
Primary RADIUS
Server Enter the IP address of the primary RADIUS Authentication
Server. Make sure this address matches the address set in the
RADIUS Authentication software.
Primary RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the primary RADIUS Authentication
Server. Make sure this number matches the number set in the
RADIUS Authentication software. The default port is 1812.
Primary RADIUS
Secret Enter the password of the primary RADIUS Authentication
Server. Make sure this password matches the password set in
the RADIUS Authentication software.