Accton Wireless Broadband Corp. FIU176205000W User Manual
Wireless Settings
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5
WLAN Security
The wireless AP/Router’s wireless interface is configured by default as an “open
system,” which broadcasts a beacon signal including the configured SSID. Wireless
clients with a configured SSID of “ANY” can read the SSID from the beacon, and
automatically set their SSID to allow immediate connection to the wireless network.
system,” which broadcasts a beacon signal including the configured SSID. Wireless
clients with a configured SSID of “ANY” can read the SSID from the beacon, and
automatically set their SSID to allow immediate connection to the wireless network.
To improve wireless network security, you have to implement two main functions:
• Authentication – It must be verified that clients attempting to connect to the network
are authorized users.
• Traffic Encryption – Data passing between the unit and clients must be protected
from interception and eavesdropping.
For a more secure network, the wireless AP/Router can implement one or a
combination of the following security mechanisms:
combination of the following security mechanisms:
• Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
• IEEE 802.1X
• Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) or WPA2
• IEEE 802.1X
• Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) or WPA2
The security mechanisms that may be employed depend on the level of security
required, the network and management resources available, and the software
support provided on wireless clients.
required, the network and management resources available, and the software
support provided on wireless clients.
WLAN1 and WLAN2 Security
The wireless AP/Router supports two virtual access point (VAP) interfaces referred
to as WLAN1 and WLAN2. Each VAP functions as a separate access point, and can
be configured with its own security settings.
to as WLAN1 and WLAN2. Each VAP functions as a separate access point, and can
be configured with its own security settings.
Note: WDS settings may only be configured for WLAN1, See “WDS Settings” on
page 5-33. WLAN2 only operates as an access point service.
Note: Configuring WLAN1 to operate in WDS “Bridge” mode automatically disables
WLAN2.
Click "Wireless Settings" followed by either "WLAN1 Security" or "WLAN2 Security."