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.