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GIGABYTE GN-WP01GT User Manual

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LEAP was proven to be susceptible to dictionary attacks, and
EAP-FAST is preferable to LEAP. In short, EAP-FAST is hardened
LEAP with better crypto protecting the challenge/response
mechanism.

Using EAP-FAST – Before you can enable EAP-FAST authentication,
your network access point must be configured for EAP-FAST
authentication. Perform one of the following from the Security Tab:

z

If you want to enable EAP-FAST without WPA/WPA2,
choose 802.1x under Set Security Options and LEAP in
the 802.1x EAP Type drop-down box.

z

If you want to enable EAP-FAST with WPA/WPA2,
choose WPA/WPA2 under Set Security Options and
LEAP in the WPA/WPA2 EAP Type drop-down box.

Figure 23. EAP-FAST Settings

Use Temporary User Name and Password - Requires you
to enter the EAP-FAST username and password each time
the computer reboots in order to authenticate and gain
access to the network.