802.1x in WLC5500

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Hi WLC 5500, there are two 802.1x in WLAN ---> Security. please picture attached. My question is what is difference between the two 802.1x? Thank you

[Jurgens L · Accepted solution]

The 802.1X under Layer 2 Security will only support WEP encryption (40 or 104bits), this should be avoided.

Using WPA/WPA2 for layer 2 will allow you to use a higher encryption cipher such as AES, this will allow you then to choose the authentication key management such as 802.1X.

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/8-5/config-guide/b_cg85/wlan_security.html?bookSearch=true#wlan-security

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[Rasika Nayanajith · Accepted solution]

WEP supported with shared authentication and with 802.1X. So if you select 802.1X as layer 2, it is for WEP. Below link should clarify it for you

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/solutions/Enterprise/Mobility/emob41dg/emob41dg-wrapper/ch4_Secu.html#wp1056262 

HTH

Rasika

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