D-Link DI-714P Product Manual - Page 13

Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless >802.1x 802.1x- The 802.1x is an authentication method which is designed to compliment the existing WEP encryption. During the authentication process, the server verifies the identity of the client attempting to connect to the network. With the proper client account and encryption key, access to the network is granted. Unfamiliar encryption key or clients are denied from accessing the wireless network. This feature will help safe guard a Local Area Network (LAN) from unwanted visitors. To take the full advantage of the 802.1x in DI-714P+, all of the wireless devices on your network must be 802.1x compatible and must have the 802.11x feature enabled to communicate with the router. (Note: Windows 2000 users will find a few download to enable 802.1x clients on the Microsoft website.) Encryption Key- Selection for Encryption Key - No Dynamic Keying - This will not generate a Dynamic Key. * Dynamic Keying is a technique for changing the WEP Key used - 64 bits - This will generate a 10 digit Dynamic Key value for encryption. between the supplicant (wireless client) and the access point. - 128 bits - This will generate a 26 digit Dynamic Key value for encryption. RADIUS Server- Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server that will be used as the 802.1x authenticator. RADIUS shared key- Enter the secret key that has also been entered into the RADIUS server's configuration. 13