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Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet WPA2-Enterprise Mixed This security mode supports the transition from WPA-Enterprise to WPA2-Enterprise. You can have client devices that use either WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise. The Access Point will automatically choose the encryption algorithm used by each client device. RADIUS Server IP Address. Enter the RADIUS server's IP address. RADIUS Server Port. Enter the port number used by the RADIUS server. The default is 1812. WPA Algorithms. Mixed Mode automatically chooses TKIP or AES for data encryption. Shared Secret. Enter the Shared Secret key used by the Access Point and RADIUS server. 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. WEP This security mode is defined in the original IEEE 802.11. This mode is not recommended now due to its weak security protection. Users are urged to migrate to WPA or WPA2. Authentication Type. Choose the 802.11 authentication type as either Open System or Shared Key. The default is Open System. Default Transmit Key. Select the key to be used for data encryption. WEP Encryption. Select a level of WEP encryption, 64 bits (10 hex digits) or 128 bits (26 hex digits). Passphrase. If you want to generate WEP keys using a Passphrase, then enter the Passphrase in the field provided and click the Generate key. Those auto-generated keys are not as strong as manual WEP keys. Key 1-4. If you want to manually enter WEP keys, then complete the fields provided. Each WEP key can consist of the letters "A" through "F" and the numbers "0" through "9". It should be 10 characters in length for 64-bit encryption or 26 characters in length for 128-bit encryption. Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Help information is displayed on the right-hand side of the screen, and click More for additional details. Figure 6-12: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2 Enterprise Mixed) Figure 6-13: Wireless Settings - WEP Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-N Access Point 23 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

WPA2-Enterprise Mixed

This security mode supports the transition from WPA-Enterprise to WPA2-Enterprise. You can have client devices

that use either WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise. The Access Point will automatically choose the encryption

algorithm used by each client device.

RADIUS Server IP Address

. Enter the RADIUS server’s IP address.

RADIUS Server Port

. Enter the port number used by the RADIUS server. The default is 1812.

WPA Algorithms

. Mixed Mode automatically chooses TKIP or AES for data encryption.

Shared Secret

. Enter the Shared Secret key used by the Access Point and RADIUS server.

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.

WEP

This security mode is defined in the original IEEE 802.11. This mode is not recommended now due to its weak

security protection. Users are urged to migrate to WPA or WPA2.

Authentication Type.

Choose the 802.11 authentication type as either

Open System

Shared Key

. The default

Open System

Default Transmit Key

. Select the key to be used for data encryption.

WEP Encryption

. Select a level of WEP encryption,

64 bits (10 hex digits)

128 bits (26 hex digits)

Passphrase

. If you want to generate WEP keys using a Passphrase, then enter the Passphrase in the field

provided and click the

Generate

key. Those auto-generated keys are not as strong as manual WEP keys.

Key 1-4

. If you want to manually enter WEP keys, then complete the fields provided. Each WEP key can consist of

the letters “A” through “F” and the numbers “0” through “9”. It should be 10 characters in length for 64-bit

encryption or 26 characters in length for 128-bit encryption.

Change these settings as described here and click

Save Settings

to apply your changes, or click

Cancel

Changes

to cancel your changes. Help information is displayed on the right-hand side of the screen, and click

for additional details.

Figure 6-12: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2 -

Enterprise Mixed)

Figure 6-13: Wireless Settings - WEP