ZyXEL Communications NWA3550 - Manual (Page 115)

Chapter 8 Wireless Security Configuration
NWA3550 User’s Guide
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Figure 60 Security: 802.1x Static 64-bit, 802.1x Static 128-bit
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 29 Security: 802.1x Static 64-bit, 802.1x Static 128-bit
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Profile Name Type a name to identify this security profile.
Security Mode Choose 8021x-Static64 or 8021x-Static128 in this field.
ASCII Select this option to enter ASCII characters as the WEP keys.
Hex Select this option to enter hexadecimal characters as the WEP keys.The
preceding “0x” is entered automatically.
Key 1 to Key 4 If you chose 802.1x Static 64, then enter any 5 characters (ASCII string) or 10
hexadecimal characters ("0-9", "A-F") preceded by 0x for each key.
If you chose 802.1x Static 128-bit, then enter 13 characters (ASCII string) or 26
hexadecimal characters ("0-9", "A-F") preceded by 0x for each key.
There are four data encryption keys to secure your data from eavesdropping by
unauthorized wireless users. The values for the keys must be set up exactly the
same on the access points as they are on the wireless stations.
The preceding “0x” is entered automatically. You must configure all four keys, but
only one key can be activated at any one time. The default key is key 1.
ReAuthentication
Timer
Specify how often wireless stations have to resend user names and passwords in
order to stay connected.
Enter a time interval between 10 and 9999 seconds. The default time interval is
1800 seconds (30 minutes). Alternatively, enter “0” to turn reauthentication off.
Note: If wireless station authentication is done using a RADIUS
server, the reauthentication timer on the RADIUS server has
priority.
Idle Timeout The ZyXEL Device automatically disconnects a wireless station from the wired
network after a period of inactivity. The wireless station needs to enter the user
name and password again before access to the wired network is allowed.
The default time interval is 3600 seconds (or 1 hour).
Apply Click Apply to save your changes.
Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.