Securing an outdoor AP
Hi,
I have a USG60W along with a GS1920-24 and some NWA5123-AC (plugged into the switch), now I also got an Outdoor AP Enclosure in order to bring my Wifi into the garden (what works fine using 2 vlan-based SSIDs for internals and guests). But I am a little bit worried about security and tried so setup port auth/security for the outdoor AP. MAC based security does not seem to be adequate as it requires to allow each wifi device. Can I use 802.1x to auth the AP at the switchport or is there any other suggested solution for securing an outdoor ap (besides locking the rj45 jack)?
Thanks for your support!
I have a USG60W along with a GS1920-24 and some NWA5123-AC (plugged into the switch), now I also got an Outdoor AP Enclosure in order to bring my Wifi into the garden (what works fine using 2 vlan-based SSIDs for internals and guests). But I am a little bit worried about security and tried so setup port auth/security for the outdoor AP. MAC based security does not seem to be adequate as it requires to allow each wifi device. Can I use 802.1x to auth the AP at the switchport or is there any other suggested solution for securing an outdoor ap (besides locking the rj45 jack)?
Thanks for your support!
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Hi @CPF
Yes, for security concern you can use 802.1x on the switchport to auth all traffic from the AP, and even better, have guest VLAN for unauthorized/malicious users.
For configuration on GS1920, you may refer to
https://businessforum.zyxel.com/discussion/2997/how-to-configure-the-switch-and-radius-server-to-provide-network-access-through-802-1x-port-auth#latest
https://businessforum.zyxel.com/discussion/2998/how-to-configure-the-switch-to-send-unauthorized-users-in-a-guest-vlan#latest
BTW, this forum is for home devices, for our business model devices, you may seek our biz forum.
https://businessforum.zyxel.com/
Hopefully it helps.
Zyxel_Lucious
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Hi,
thank you for the quick response. My actual concern is someone unplugging the AP and directly connecting to the network using cable. But I posted the question in the biz forum so this question can be considered closed here.
Christian0
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