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Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points
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Configuring an Access Point as a Local
Authenticator
This chapter describes how to configure the access point as a local authenticator to serve as a stand-alone
authenticator for a small wireless LAN or to provide backup authentication service. As a local
authenticator, the access point performs LEAP, EAP-FAST, and MAC-based authentication for up to 50
client devices. This chapter contains the following sections:
• Understanding Local Authentication, page 9-2
• Configuring a Local Authenticator, page 9-2