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The table below lists configuration parameters and descriptions for Virtual Access Point Profile 
Settings:

Name

Choose a friendly name for this VAP Profile. Choose 
something descriptive and easy to remember as you will later 
apply this profile to new VAPs.

Type

Set to SonicPoint by default. Retain this default setting if using 
SonicPoints as VAPs (currently the only supported radio type)

Authentication Type

Below is a list available authentication types with descriptive 
features and uses for each:

WEP

Lower security

For use with older legacy devices, PDAs, wireless printers

WPA

Good security (uses TKIP)

For use with trusted corporate wireless clients

Transparent authentication with Windows log-in

No client software needed in most cases

WPA2

Best security (uses AES)

For use with trusted corporate wireless clients

Transparent authentication with Windows log-in

Client software install may be necessary in some cases

Supports 802.11i “Fast Roaming” feature

No backend authentication needed after first log-in (allows 
for faster roaming)

WPA2-AUTO

Tries to connect using WPA2 security, if the client is not 
WPA2 capable, the connection will default to WPA.

Unicast Cipher

The unicast cipher will be automatically chosen based on the 
authentication type.

Multicast Cipher

The multicast cipher will be automatically chosen based on the 
authentication type.

Maximum  Clients

Choose the maximum number of concurrent client connections 
permissible for this virtual access point.