Rockwell Automation 1783-WAPxxx Stratix 5100 Wireless Access Point User Manual - Manual (Page 126)

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Chapter 4 Stratix 5100 Device Manager Parameter Definitions
AP Authentication Certificates
This page lists the current certificates and public keys available. You can also
configure the parameters for the trustpoint.
Table 36 - Certificates Page Properties Parameter Descriptions
Parameter Description
Certificates Traditionally, the dot1x authenticator/client relationship has always been a
network device and a PC client respectively, as it was the PC user that had to
authenticate to gain access to the network. However, wireless networks introduce
unique challenges to the traditional authenticator/client relationship. First, access
points can be placed in public places, inviting the possibility that they could be
unplugged and their network connection used by an outsider. Second, when a
repeater access point is incorporated into a wireless network, the repeater access
point must authenticate to the root access point in the same way as a client does.
You must first create and configure a credentials profile and apply the credentials
to an interface or SSID. Credentials are used to authenticate the access point to
the network.
Current Public Keys Lists the public keys that are available.
Current Trustpoints Choose <NEW> if you want to add a credentials profile.
Enter a name for the credentials profile if you are adding a new profile. You can
change the name if you have chosen an existing profile.
Router certificates and the associated CA certificate are managed through a
trustpoint. Enter the default pki-trustpoint. Enter the trustpoint if one is required
for network authentication.