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Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Change the Access Point's wireless security settings on this screen. Wireless Security Security Mode. Select the wireless security mode you want to use, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA2Personal Mixed, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise Mixed, or WEP. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption and forward compatible with IEEE 802.11e. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, Enterprise refers to using RADIUS server for authentication, while RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service.) Refer to the appropriate instructions below after you select the Authentication Type and SSID Interoperability settings. For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Access Point, refer to "Appendix B: Wireless Security." To disable wireless security completely, select Disabled. The default is Disabled. Wireless Isolation (within SSID). When disabled, wireless PCs that are associated to the same network name (SSID), can see and transfer files between each other. By enabling this feature, Wireless PCs will not be able to see each other. This feature is very useful when setting up a wireless hotspot location. The default is Disabled. Figure 6-6: Wireless - Wireless Security (Disabled) Following section describes the detailed options for each Security Mode. Disabled There is no option to be configured for this mode. WPA-Personal (aka WPA-PSK) WPA Algorithms. WPA offers you two encryption methods, TKIP and AES for data encryption. Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES. The default is TKIP. WPA Shared Key. Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 characters. Key Renewal Timeout. Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period, which instructs the Access Point how often it should change the encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds. Figure 6-7: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA-Personal) Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point 20 The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab

Section	Page
Copyright and Trademarks	2
How to Use this User Guide	2
Chapter 1: Introduction 1	3
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4	3
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 7	3
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Access Point 11	3
Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-N Access Point 13	3
Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point 16	3
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 39	4
Appendix B: Wireless Security 44	4
Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 47	4
Appendix D: Windows Help 48	4
Appendix E: Glossary 49	4
Appendix F: Specifications 54	4
Appendix G: Warranty Information 56	4
Appendix H: Regulatory Information 57	4
Appendix I: Contact Information 63	4
List of Figures	5
Figure 2-1: Example of a Simple Wireless Network 5	5
Figure 3-1: Front Panel 7	5
Figure 3-2: Back View 8	5
Figure 3-3: Stackable Position and its Antenna Setup 9	5
Figure 3-4: Standalone Position and its Antenna Setup 10	5
Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Cable 11	5
Figure 4-2: Connect the Power 11	5
Figure 4-3: The Stand Option 12	5
Figure 4-4: Stand 12	5
Figure 4-5: Mounting Dimensions 12	5
Figure 5-1: Login Screen 14	5
Figure 6-1: Setup - Static IP Address 16	5
Figure 6-2: Setup - Automatic Configuration - DHCP 17	5
Figure 6-3: Setup - Time 17	5
Figure 6-4: Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings 18	5
Figure 6-5: Pop-up message on Auto Channel Selection 18	5
Figure 6-6: Wireless - Wireless Security (Disabled) 20	5
Figure 6-7: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA-Personal) 20	5
Figure 6-8: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-Personal) 21	5
Figure 6-9: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-Personal Mixed) 21	5
Figure 6-10: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA-Enterprise) 22	5
Figure 6-11: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-Enterprise) 22	5
Figure 6-12: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2 - Enterprise Mixed) 23	5
Figure 6-13: Wireless Settings - WEP 23	5
Figure 6-14: Wireless - Wireless Connection Control 24	5
Figure 6-15: Select MAC Address from Wireless Client List 24	5
Figure 6-16: Wireless - Advanced Wireless 25	5
Figure 6-17: Security Monitor 27	5
Figure 6-18: Administration - Management 28	6
Figure 6-19: The Administration - Log 30	6
Figure 6-20: Administration - Factory Default 32	6
Figure 6-21: Administration - Firmware Upgrade 32	6
Figure 6-22: Administration - Reboot 33	6
Figure 6-23: Administration - Config Management 34	6
Figure 6-24: Status - Local Network 35	6
Figure 6-25: Status - Wireless 36	6
Figure 6-26: Status - System Performance 37	6
Figure C-1: Firmware Upgrade 47	6
Chapter 1: Introduction	7
Welcome	7
What’s in this User Guide?	8
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network	10
Network Topology	10
Roaming	10
Network Layout	10
Example of a simple wireless network	11
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point	13
The LEDs	13
The Ports	14
Antennas and Positions	15
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Access Point	17
Overview	17
Connection	17
Placement Options	18
Stand Option	18
Wall-Mount Option	18
Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-N Access Point	19
Overview	19
Accessing the Utility	19
Navigating the Utility	20
Setup	20
Wireless	20
Security Monitor	21
Administration	21
Status	21
Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point	22
The Setup - Basic Setup Tab	22
Basic Setup	22
Network Setup	22
The Setup - Time Tab	23
Time	23
The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab	24
Basic Settings	24
The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab	26
Wireless Security	26
The Wireless - Wireless Connection Control Tab	30
Wireless Connection Control	30
Connection Control	30
Wireless Client List	30
Connection Control List	30
The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab	31
Advanced Wireless	31
The Security Monitor Tab	33
Basic Settings	33
The Administration - Management Tab	34
Management	34
Web Access	34
SNMP	34
The Administration - Log Tab	36
Log	36
The Administration - Factory Default Tab	38
Factory Default	38
The Administration - Firmware Upgrade Tab	38
Firmware Upgrade	38
The Administration - Reboot Tab	39
Reboot	39
The Administration - Config Management Tab	40
Config Management	40
The Status - Local Network Tab	41
Information	41
Local Network	41
The Status - Wireless Tab	42
Wireless Network	42
The Status - System Performance Tab	43
System Performance	43
Appendix A: Troubleshooting	45
Frequently Asked Questions	45
Appendix B: Wireless Security	50
Security Precautions	50
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks	50
Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware	53
Appendix D: Windows Help	54
TCP/IP	54
Shared Resources	54
Network Neighborhood/My Network Places	54
Appendix E: Glossary	55
Appendix F: Specifications	60
Appendix G: Warranty Information	62
Appendix H: Regulatory Information	63

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Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point

The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab

Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet

The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab

Change the Access Point’s wireless security settings on this screen.

Wireless Security

Security Mode

. Select the wireless security mode you want to use,

WPA-Personal

WPA2-Personal

WPA2-

Personal Mixed

WPA-Enterprise

WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise Mixed

, or

WEP

. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi

Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption and forward compatible with IEEE

802.11e. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, Enterprise refers to using RADIUS server for authentication,

while RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service.) Refer to the appropriate instructions below

after you select the Authentication Type and SSID Interoperability settings. For detailed instructions on

configuring wireless security for the Access Point, refer to “Appendix B: Wireless Security.” To disable wireless

security completely, select

Disabled

. The default is

Disabled

Wireless Isolation (within SSID).

When disabled,

wireless PCs that are associated to the same network name

(SSID), can see and transfer files between each other. By enabling this feature, Wireless PCs will not be able to

see each other. This feature is very useful when setting up a wireless hotspot location. The default is

Disabled

Following section describes the detailed options for each Security Mode.

Disabled

There is no option to be configured for this mode.

WPA-Personal (aka WPA-PSK)

WPA Algorithms

. WPA offers you two encryption methods, TKIP and AES for data encryption. Select the type of

algorithm you want to use,

TKIP

AES

. The default is

TKIP

WPA Shared Key

. Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 characters.

Key Renewal Timeout

. Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period, which instructs the Access Point how often it

should change the encryption keys. The default is

3600

seconds.

Figure 6-6: Wireless - Wireless Security (Disabled)

Figure 6-7: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA-Personal)