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Wireless-G Exterior Access Point The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Change the Access Point's wireless security settings on this screen. Wireless Security Enter the security settings for each SSID of the Access Point. Select SSID. Select the SSID whose security settings you want to configure. 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, RADIUS, or WEP. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption and forward compatible with 802.11e. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, 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 Disable. 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. When Enabled, 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. Detailed options for each Security Mode are described below. 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 6-5: Wireless - Wireless Security (Disabled) Figure 6-6: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA- Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point 21 The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab

Section	Page
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 43	4
Appendix B: Wireless Security 47	4
Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 50	4
Appendix D: Windows Help 51	4
Appendix E: Glossary 52	4
Appendix F: Specifications 57	4
Appendix G: Warranty Information 59	4
Appendix H: Regulatory Information 60	4
Appendix I: Contact Information 66	4
List of Figures	5
Figure 2-1: Example of a Simple Wireless Network 5	5
Figure 3-1: Front Panel 6	5
Figure 3-2: Bottom Panel 7	5
Figure 3-3: Top Panel 7	5
Figure 3-4: Back Panel 8	5
Figure 3-5: Internal Antenna Pattern (Horizontal Plane) 9	5
Figure 3-6: Radio Coverage of the Access Point to Client Devices 10	5
Figure 3-7: Access Point to Access Point (bridging) Radio Coverage 11	5
Figure 4-1: Mark the Locations of the Two Wall-Mount Slots 12	5
Figure 4-2: Attach the Mounting Plate 12	5
Figure 4-3: Ground the Access Point 13	5
Figure 4-4: Attach the Access Point to the Wall 13	5
Figure 5-1: Login Screen 14	5
Figure 6-1: Setup - Static IP Address 17	5
Figure 6-2: Setup - Automatic Configuration - DHCP 18	5
Figure 6-3: Setup - Time 18	5
Figure 6-4: Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings 19	5
Figure 6-5: Wireless - Wireless Security (Disabled) 21	5
Figure 6-6: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA-Personal) 21	5
Figure 6-7: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-Personal) 22	5
Figure 6-8: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-Personal Mixed) 22	5
Figure 6-9: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA-Enterprise) 23	5
Figure 6-10: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-Enterprise) 23	5
Figure 6-11: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2 - Enterprise Mixed) 24	5
Figure 6-12: Wireless Security - RADIUS 25	5
Figure 6-13: Wireless Settings - WEP 25	5
Figure 6-14: Wireless - Wireless Connection Control 26	5
Figure 6-1: Select MAC Address from Client Association Table 26	5
Figure 6-15: Wireless - Advanced Wireless 27	6
Figure 6-16: AP Mode 29	6
Figure 6-17: Wireless Repeater 30	6
Figure 6-18: Site Survey 31	6
Figure 6-19: Administration - Management 32	6
Figure 6-20: The Administration - Log 34	6
Figure 6-21: Administration - Factory Default 36	6
Figure 6-22: Administration - Firmware Upgrade 36	6
Figure 6-23: Administration - Reboot 37	6
Figure 6-24: Administration - Config Management 38	6
Figure 6-25: Status - Local Network 39	6
Figure 6-26: Status - Wireless 40	6
Figure 6-27: Status - System Performance 41	6
Figure C-1: Firmware Upgrade 50	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
The Reset Button and Ground	15
The Antenna Pattern	16
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point	19
Overview	19
Hardware Installation	19
Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point	21
Overview	21
Accessing the Utility	21
Navigating the Utility	22
Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point	24
The Setup Tab	24
The Setup - Time Tab	25
The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab	26
The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab	28
The Wireless - Wireless Connection Control Tab	33
The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab	34
The AP Mode Tab	36
The Administration - Management Tab	39
The Administration - Log Tab	41
The Administration - Factory Default Tab	43
The Administration - Firmware Upgrade Tab	43
The Administration - Reboot Tab	44
The Administration - Config Management Tab	45
The Status - Local Network Tab	46
The Status - Wireless Tab	47
The Status - System Performance Tab	48
Appendix A: Troubleshooting	50
Frequently Asked Questions	50
Appendix B: Wireless Security	56
Security Precautions	56
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks	56
Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware	59
Appendix D: Windows Help	60
Appendix E: Glossary	61
Appendix F: Specifications	66
Appendix G: Warranty Information	68
Appendix H: Regulatory Information	70

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Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point

The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab

Wireless-G Exterior Access Point

The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab

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

Wireless Security

Enter the security settings for each SSID of the Access Point.

Select SSID

. Select the SSID whose security settings you want to configure.

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, RADIUS

, or

WEP

. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption

and forward compatible with 802.11e. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, 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

Disable

. 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.

When

Enabled

, 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

Detailed options for each Security Mode are described below.

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 6-5: Wireless - Wireless Security (Disabled)

Figure 6-6: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA-