How to Configure a RADIUS Server for WiFi Authentication?

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Setting up a RADIUS server on an AP provides centralized user authentication and authorization, improving network security. This is ideal for enterprise users managing numerous WiFi clients.

Steps to configure a RADIUS server:

  1. Go to Configuration > Object > AP Profile > SSID > Security List.
  2. Select the desired profile and click Edit.
  3. Set Authentication Settings to Enterprise to enable the RADIUS server configuration.
  4. Enter the RADIUS server's IP address, port number, and shared secret. Ensure the shared secret matches the one configured on the RADIUS server.
  5. Click OK to save the settings.

This configuration ensures secure, centralized authentication for WiFi clients.