You can create a network that authenticates users against a remote Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) server. Before you begin, note the IP address, port, and shared secret for your primary and (if applicable) secondary RADIUS servers.

1. In the navigation bar, select Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Networks > Wi-Fi Networks List.
   The Wi-Fi Networks page is displayed.
2. Click Add Wi-Fi Network. Alternatively, select an Enterprise AAA (802.1X) network from the network list by clicking the radio button next to the Name column and then click Clone.
   The Create New Network page is displayed.
3. Complete the following settings on the Network Details page.
   • Network Name: Enter a name (2 to 32 characters) for a network. By default, this name is also used as the SSID.
   • Set different SSID: (Optional) Click Set different SSID to configure an SSID different from the network name.
     The SSID field is displayed.

     • SSID: Enter an SSID name (2 to 32 characters).
   • Description: Enter a description (up to 64 characters) to help you identify the network.
   • Network Type: Select Enterprise AAA (802.1X).
     A structure diagram of an Enterprise AAA (802.1X) is displayed.

     Note: If you used the Clone option, the Network Type is already set to Enterprise AAA (802.1X).

   

4. Click Next.
   The AAA Settings page is displayed.

   

5. Security Protocol: Select the security protocol from the drop-down list. The options are:
   • WPA2 (Recommended) (Default)
   • WPA3
   • WPA2/WPA3 mixed mode
   Note: WPA2 provides strong Wi-Fi security and is supported on all mobile devices manufactured after 2006, making it the recommended choice unless there is a specific need for an alternative. Devices with 6 GHz radios require WPA3, which offers the highest level of Wi-Fi security but is only supported on devices manufactured after 2019. WPA2/WPA3 mixed mode allows devices to connect using either WPA3, the most secure standard, or WPA2, which remains widely compatible.
6. Encryption Type: This field appears only when WPA3 is selected. Choose an encryption type from the drop-down list:
   • AES (default)
   • AES-GCMP-256

     

     Note: 11ac Wave 1 APs do not support the AES-GCMP-256 encryption type, and therefore cannot operate on SSIDs that use this encryption. For a list of Wi-Fi 11ac Wave 1 indoor and outdoor APs supported by RUCKUS One, refer to https://www.ruckusnetworks.com/ruckus-one-supported-network-devices.

     Note: When AES-GCMP-256 encryption is selected, the 802.11r Fast BSS Transition option does not appear in the Networking section under Show more settings.

     Note: According to the WPA3 Specification (version 2 or later), AES-GCMP-256 only supports the following cipher suites. Depending on the client type and OS, some clients may refuse to connect to the WLAN if your RADIUS server does not use one of these required cipher suites:

     • TLS_ECDHE_ECDSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384: ECDHE and ECDSA using the 384-bit prime modulus curve P-384.
     • TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384: ECDHE using the 384-bit prime modulus curve P-384 and RSA ≥ 3072-bit modulus.
     • TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384: RSA ≥ 3072-bit modulus and DHE ≥ 3072-bit modulus.
7. Use External AAA Service: By default, Use External AAA Service is selected.
   If you want to use a certificate authority, select Use Certificate Auth and select up to five certificate templates from the Certificate Template drop-down list or click Add to add a certificate template. Refer to Adding a Certificate Template for instructions on how to add a certificate template.
8. Identity Group: Select an identity group from the drop-down or click Add to add an identity group. Refer to Adding an Identity Group for instructions on how to add an identity group. To view details about the identity group, click View Details.
   The Identity Group sidebar is displayed.
   Note:

   • When an identity group is selected, all devices joining the network automatically become an identity within that group, as displayed on the Identity Group page.
   • Users have the option to either select an existing identity group from the list or create a new one.
   • During network editing, the originally selected identity group cannot be removed, but it can be changed to a different identity group.
   • The identity configuration section is not applicable to the MAC Registration List when MAC Authentication is enabled.
9. Authentication Service: Select an existing RADIUS server from the drop-down list or complete the following steps to add a new RADIUS Server.
   1. Click Add Server and configure a new RADIUS Server. Refer to Adding and Managing a RADIUS Server.
   2. Proxy Service: Toggle the switch on to enable the proxy service.
      Note: Use the controller as a proxy in 802.1X networks. A proxy AAA server is used when APs send authentication/accounting messages to the controller and the controller forwards these messages to an external AAA server.

      Note: Proxy Service must be enabled to display the MAC Registration and External MAC Auth options.
10. Accounting Service: Toggle the switch on to enable this option and select the existing RADIUS Server from the drop-down list or complete the following steps to add a new RADIUS Server.
    1. Click Add Server and configure a new RADIUS Server. Refer to Adding and Managing a RADIUS Server.
    2. Proxy Service: Toggle the switch on to enable the proxy service.
       Note: Use the controller as a proxy in 802.1X networks. A proxy AAA server is used when APs send authentication/accounting messages to the controller and the controller forwards these messages to an external AAA server.
11. MAC Authentication: Toggle the MAC Authentication switch on.
    Note: Enabling MAC Authentication displays MAC Registration list and External MAC Auth options.

    Selection of MAC address format is not available for the MAC registration list.

    With the 802.1X and MAC Authentication method, MAC authentication is the first layer of security—a list of authorized MAC addresses is configured on the network device first. Devices with MAC addresses that are not on the list are denied access to the network. The 802.1X authentication method uses a RADIUS server to verify the user’s identity (for example, username, password) before granting access to the network. A RUCKUS AP grants access to a UE only after both the MAC authentication and 802.1X authentication are successful.
    Note:

    • MAC Authentication provides an additional level of security for corporate networks. Client MAC addresses are passed to the configured RADIUS servers for authentication and accounting.
    • By default, MAC Authentication is disabled.
    • Changing the MAC Authentication option requires you to re-create the Enterprise AAA (802.1X) network.​ Currently, there is no edit option for this feature.
12. MAC Registration List: Select MAC Registration List by clicking the radio button.
    The MAC Registration List drop-down field is displayed.
13. MAC Registration List: Select a MAC registration list from the drop-down list. You can also add a new list by clicking Add.
    The Add MAC Registration List dialog box is displayed. Complete the following to add a new MAC Registration List:

    Note: If MAC registration is enabled, RUCKUS One will process the initial authentication request using the MAC registration list. However, if the MAC registration list is not selected, the request will be handled by the AAA server instead.
    1. Name: Enter a name for the MAC Registration List.
    2. List Expiration: Select the expiration date for the list. Options include Never Expires, By Date (provide an expiration date for the list), or After (provide the hours or the number of days, weeks, months, or years after which the list will expire).
    3. Automatically clean expired entries: Toggle the switch on to clean expired entries in the list.
    4. Identity Group: Select an identity group from the drop-down list or add one by clicking Add. You can also enable Use single identity association to all onboarded devices to assign the same identity to all devices.
    5. Adaptive Policy Set: Select a policy set from the drop-down list or add one by clicking Add.

       

    Note: Each SSID can be associated with only one MAC Registration List.

    Note: Adaptive policy sets configured with the MAC registration list will not be applied, as the external AAA authentication process occurs after the policy evaluation stage.
14. External MAC Auth: Select External MAC Auth by clicking the radio button.
    The MAC Address Format drop-down field is displayed.
15. MAC Address Format: Select the MAC Address Format from the drop-down list to enable external MAC authentication. Supported MAC address formats are:
    • Upper case MAC address separated by colons: 70:EA:5A:78:A1:A0
    • Upper case MAC address separated by hyphens: 70-EA-5A-78-A1-A0
    • Upper case MAC in a continuous string: 70EA5A78A1A0
    • Lower case MAC address separated by colons: 70:ea:5a:78:a1:a0
    • Lower case MAC address separated by hyphens: 70-ea-5a-78-a1-a0
    • Lower case MAC in a continuous string: 70ea5a78a1a0
16. Click Show more settings.

    By default, the VLAN sub-tab is displayed. Each sub-tab includes additional Wi-Fi configuration options. Refer to Configuring Additional Settings for a Wi-Fi Network to configure each of the available settings.

    Note:

    Demonstration of Advanced Settings for a Wi-Fi Network. This video explains advanced settings for a Wi-Fi network and walks you through the process of configuring them.

    Click to play video in full screen mode.

17. Click Next.
    The Venues page is displayed.

    

18. Select one or more venues where you want to activate this network by clicking the checkbox next to the Venue column, and then toggle the switch below the Activated column.
    The details in the APs, Radio, and Scheduling columns are displayed for all the activated venues. By default, this network configuration is applicable for All APs and their applicable radio bands, and is scheduled to be available 24/7.
    1. Click on the All APs hyperlink in the APs column or the list of radios in the Radios column of the Venues section on the Create New Network page to configure APs and radio frequency bands for the selected venue.
       The Select APs dialog box is displayed. Select one of the following options:

       • All APs: Select All APs to activate this network on all current and future APs in this venue. Choose a radio band from the drop-down list. You can choose one or more of the supported radio bands.

         

       • Select specific AP groups: Select Select specific AP groups to activate this network on specific AP groups including any AP that is added to the selected AP groups in the future. The APs not assigned to any group option is displayed.

         After APs not assigned to any group are selected, VLAN and Radio Band options are displayed:

         

       • In the VLAN option, by default VLAN-1 is selected. Click the icon and select VLAN or pool from the dropdown list. Depending on the selection, enter the VLAN ID or select the pool option from the drop-down list.
       • In the Radio Band option, select one or more of the supported radio bands from the drop-down list for the selected AP group.
       • Click Apply.
    2. Click on the 24/7 hyperlink in the Scheduling column of the Venues section on the Create New Network page to customize the schedule.
       The Schedule for Network <network-name> in Venue <venue-name> dialog box is displayed.

       

       • Click Custom Schedule.
       • Customize the network schedule as per your requirement. You can configure the schedule for Monday through Sunday and from midnight to midnight (00:00 hours through 23:59 hours). Click the See tips hyperlink for information on how to set up a custom schedule. The Network Scheduler Tips dialog box is displayed.

         

       • Review the tips and click OK to close the Network Scheduler Tips dialog box.
       • Click Apply. The hyperlink updates to ON now. When hovered over, displays the time until which the scheduler will remain active (<Day> <Time>).
    3. Toggle the Network Tunneling switch on to enable this feature. This feature defines how network traffic is tunneled at the venue. When you enable the switch, a Tunnel: <venue-name> sidebar is displayed.
       Select a Tunneling Method from the drop-down list. Selecting SoftGRE allows you to choose a SoftGRE profile and optionally enable and configure IPsec (Refer to Creating a SoftGRE Profile and Adding an SD-LAN Service). The SD-LAN option is available only for networks that include RUCKUS Edge devices. Click Add to save and apply your changes.

       Note: The Network Tunneling switch appears only when the venue is Activated.
19. Click Next.
    The Summary page is displayed.
20. Click Finish.