Server Based Authentication
Server Based Authentication is a form of 802.1X security. It relies on a
central network based RADIUS server to validate a user before allowing access to the
network. Select the Server Based Authentication method preferred for wireless
network access for your location. You can choose from the following:
Disable: No Server Based Authentication is required. You can still use fixed
40 bit or 128 bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) keys for security. Use the
Aironet Client Utility (ACU) and the Client Encryption Manager (CEM) to manually
set WEP keys and enable WEP.
LEAP: Leverages Cisco software and firmware to cause your network logon to
trigger server based authentication using your user name and password. Requires a
LEAP-enabled RADIUS server running on the network. In this mode, you must
enable WEP for proper operation. If LEAP is enabled, the Set_leap_information command will be enabled in the ACU main menu.
You should contact your Network Administrator to verify what type of Server
Based Authentication to use.