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ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP320 Reference Manual To set up a security profile you select its network authentication type, data encryption, wireless client security separation, and VLAN ID: • Network authentication The wireless access point is set by default as an open system with no authentication. When you configure network authentication, bear in mind that not all wireless adapters support WPA or WPA2. Windows XP, Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3, and Windows Vista do include the client software that supports WPA. However, client software is required on the client. Consult the product documentation for your wireless adapter and WPA or WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA2 settings. For information about the types of network authentication that the wireless access point supports, see Configure and Enable Security Profiles on page 39. • Data encryption Select the data encryption that you want to use. The available options depend on the network authentication setting described earlier (otherwise, the default is None). The data encryption settings are explained in Configure and Enable Security Profiles on page 39. • Wireless client security separation If enabled, the associated wireless clients (using the same SSID) will not be able to communicate with each other. This feature is useful for hotspots and other public access situations. By default, wireless client separation is disabled. For more information, see Configure and Enable Security Profiles on page 39. • VLAN ID If enabled and if the network devices (hubs and switches) on your LAN support the VLAN (802.1Q) standard, the default VLAN ID for the wireless access point will be associated with each profile. The default VLAN ID must match the IDs that are used by the other network devices. For more information, see Configure and Enable Security Profiles on page 39. Some concepts and guidelines regarding the SSID are explained in the following list: • A basic service set (BSS) is a group of wireless stations and a single wireless access point, all using the same service set identifier (BSSID) • An extended service set (ESS) is a group of wireless stations and multiple wireless access points, all using the same identifier (ESSID). • Different wireless access points within an ESS can use different channels. To reduce interference, adjacent wireless access points should use different channels. • Roaming is the ability of wireless stations to connect wirelessly when they physically move from one BSS to another within the same ESS. The wireless station automatically changes to the wireless access point with the least interference or best performance. Chapter 3. Wireless Configuration and Security | 37