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802.1x
If 802.1x was selected in step 1 of the previous procedure, another “WEP” screen
appears, relating to settings for 802.1x WEP.
802.1x WEP is a robust security protocol that uses port control with dynamically
changing encryption keys automatically updated over the network. 802.1x WEP
uses a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-in Service) server for authentication
purposes. This server must be physically connected to the FiOS Router. Also, the
user must enable the RADIUS client embedded in the FiOS Router (to do this,
see chapter 8, “Advanced Settings”).
Enter the RADIUS server IP address in the “Server IP” text boxes.
1.
Enter the RADIUS server’s port number in the “Server Port” text box.
2.
Enter the RADIUS server’s shared secret in the “Shared Secret” text box.
3.
Click
4.
Apply
to save changes.
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WPA
If WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) was selected, the “WPA Key” screen appears.
Verify the authentication method selected is “Pre-Shared Key.”
1.
Enter a phrase of at least eight characters in the “Pre-Shared Key” text box.
2.
Verify that “ASCII” is selected in the associated drop-down list.
Select the proper encryption algorithm (TKIP or AES).
3.
Click in the “Group Key Update Interval” check box to activate the group key
4.
update interval, and set the interval time in the text box to the right.
Click
5.
Apply
at the bottom of the screen to save changes.
WPA2
If WPA2
was selected, the “WPA2” screen appears.
Verify the authentication method selected is “Pre-Shared Key.”
1.
Enter a phrase of at least eight characters in the “Pre-Shared Key” text box.
2.
Verify that “ASCII” is selected in the associated drop-down list.
Select the proper encryption algorithm (TKIP or AES).
3.
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Click in the “Group Key Update Interval” check box to activate the group key
4.
update interval, and set the interval time in the text box to the right.
Click
5.
Apply
at the bottom of the screen to save changes.
3.5b
Level 2 (SSID Broadcast)
This section is used to configure the FiOS Router’s SSID broadcast capabilities.
Selecting “SSID Broadcast” generates the “SSID Broadcast” screen.
Click the “Enable” radio button to enable SSID broadcasting. If enabled, the SSID
of the FiOS Router’s wireless network will be broadcast wirelessly. To disable
SSID broadcasting, click the “Disable” radio button.
3.5c
Level 3 (Limiting Access)
This option is used to limit access to the FiOS Router’s wireless network.
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Wireless MAC Authentication
Wireless MAC authentication allows the user to allow or deny access to the
FiOS Router’s wireless network by a particular device’s MAC address. Selecting
“Wireless MAC Authentication” from the Advanced Security Settings screen
generates the “Wireless MAC Authentication” screen.
To set up wireless MAC authentication:
Click in the “Enable Access List” check box.
1.
Select either “Accept all devices listed below” or “Deny all devices listed
2.
below” by clicking the appropriate radio button. Selecting “Accept…”
causes all devices listed by MAC address to access the FiOS Router’s wireless
network. Selecting “Deny…” causes all listed devices to be denied access.
Enter the MAC address of a device in the “Client MAC address” text box.
3.
Click
4.
Add
.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to add more devices to the list.
5.
When finished listing devices, click
6.
Apply
.
To remove a MAC address, select it from the “List” list box, then click
Remove
.
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802.11b/g Mode
This option allows the user to select the wireless communication standard
compatible with the devices to be connected on the wireless network from the
drop-down list. Options include Compatibility (802.11b, g, and n devices can
connect) Legacy (only 802.11b and g devices can connect), and Performance
(only 802.11n devices can join).
3.5d
Other Advanced Wireless Options
Clicking
Other Advanced Wireless Options
at the bottom of the Advanced
Security Settings screen generates (after clicking through the “Warning” screen)
another “Advanced Wireless Options” screen.
Transmission Rate
Always set to “Auto.”
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