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Wireless Configuration and Security, Wireless Data Security Options
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3. Wireless Configuration and Security 3 This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of the wireless access point. The chapter includes the following sections: • Wireless Data Security Options • Security Profiles • Configure RADIUS Server Settings • Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address • Enable Rogue AP Detection • Schedule the Wireless Radios to Be Turned Off • Configure Basic Wireless Quality of Service Before you set up wireless security and additional wireless features that are described in this chapter, connect the wireless access point, get the Internet connection working, and configure the 802.11bg/ng/bgn and 802.11a/a-na-ac wireless settings as described in Chapter 2, Initial Setup. The wireless access point functions with an Ethernet LAN connection. Make sure that you verify wireless connectivity before you set up wireless security and additional wireless features. WARNING: If you are configuring the wireless access point from a wireless computer and you change the wireless access point's SSID, channel, or wireless security settings, you lose your wireless connection when you click the Apply button. You must then change the wireless settings of your computer to match the wireless access point's new settings. Wireless Data Security Options Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11ac wireless networks at a maximum range of 300 feet. Typically, a wireless access point inside a building works best with devices within a 31