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802.1x
Overview
The 802.1x function restricts the connection of unauthorized stations by authenti-
cating each station.
The 802.1x function has the following advantages in security and administration.
Security
Administration
NOTES: 1. Although several authentication methods are available,
the WEP key cannot be distributed in some of those
methods.
2. If 802.1x is enabled, the following conditions apply:
a. 802.1x disabled Wireless LAN clients CANNOT commu-
b. 802.1x enabled Wireless LAN clients CAN communicate
c. Wireless LAN clients CAN communicate with each other
The function makes authentication during station connec-
tion and permits only the station that has passed the
authentication to communicate. This function makes it
difficult for an unauthorized station to get in the network.
Because the function dynamically distributes the WEP key,
the Encryption (WEP) key does not need to be set at each
station.
nicate with LAN clients connected with the Wireless
Routing Center's ethernet ports.
with LAN clients connected with the Wireless Routing
Center's ethernet ports.
regardless of which client's 802.1x functions are
enabled or disabled.
Appendix B
B-1
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