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WLA

-5000AP v3

802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point

User’s Manual

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kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.

Hierbij verklaart OvisLink Corp. dat het toestel WLA-5000APV3 in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Hawnhekk, OvisLink Corp, jiddikjara li dan WLA-5000APV3 jikkonforma mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.

Alulírott, OvisLink Corp nyilatkozom, hogy a WLA-5000APV3 megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak. Niniejszym OvisLink Corp oświadcza, że WLA-5000APV3 jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC. OvisLink Corp declara que este WLA-5000APV3 está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

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OvisLink Corp vakuuttaa täten että WLA-5000APV3 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Hér með lýsir OvisLink Corp yfir því að WLA-5000APV3 er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. OvisLink Corp erklærer herved at utstyret WLA-5000APV3 er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices) any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction....................................................................................................................1

1.1 Overview.................................................................................................................1

1.2 Features .................................................................................................................1

1.3 Wireless Operation Modes .....................................................................................2

1.3.1 Access Point Mode ......................................................................................2

1.3.2 WDS Repeater Mode...................................................................................3

1.3.3 WDS Bridge Mode.......................................................................................3

1.3.4 Client Infrastructure Mode ...........................................................................4

1.3.5 Client Ad Hoc Mode.....................................................................................4

1.3.6 WISP Router Mode......................................................................................5

1.4 Set up the device ....................................................................................................5

1.4.1 STATIC IP....................................................................................................5

1.4.2 AUTOMATIC IP............................................................................................5

2. Install the 802.11 A/G Access Point .............................................................................6

2.1 What’s in the box? ..................................................................................................6

2.2 Connect the cables .................................................................................................6

2.3 Configuration steps.................................................................................................6

2.4 Set up a wireless client as a DHCP client...............................................................7

2.5 Front panel..............................................................................................................8

2.6 Connect more devices through a hub .....................................................................9

3. Basic Configuration.....................................................................................................10

3.1 Setup wizard......................................................................................................... 11

3.1.1 TIME SETTINGS ....................................................................................... 11

3.1.2 DEVICE IP SETTINGS..............................................................................12

3.1.3 WIRELESS SETTINGS .............................................................................13

3.1.4 FINISH SETUP WIZARD AND SAVE YOUR SETTINGS ..........................20

3.2 Advanced settings.................................................................................................20

3.2.1 PASSWORD SETTINGS ...........................................................................21

3.2.2 SYSTEM MANAGEMENT .........................................................................22

3.2.3 SNMP Settings ..........................................................................................23

3.2.4 MAC FILTERING SETTINGS ....................................................................24

3.2.5 OPERATIONAL MODE..............................................................................25

3.3 Access Point Mode Settings .................................................................................26

3.3.1 Wireless Settings.......................................................................................27

3.3.2 SSID Settings ............................................................................................28

3.3.3 QoS Settings .............................................................................................29

3.3.4 RADIUS Settings .......................................................................................30

3.4 Repeater Mode Settings .......................................................................................31

3.4.1 AP Node Settings.......................................................................................31

3.4.2 Repeater Node Settings ............................................................................33

3.4.3 Repeater Node Local service Settings.......................................................34

3.4.4 Repeater Advance Wireless Setting ..........................................................34

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3.4.5 QoS Settings .............................................................................................36

3.4.6 RADIUS Settings .......................................................................................37

3.5 WDS Bridge Mode Settings ..................................................................................38

3.5.1 Wireless Settings.......................................................................................40

3.6 Client Infrastructure Mode Settings.......................................................................41

3.6.1 Wireless Settings.......................................................................................42

3.7 Client Adhoc Mode Settings..................................................................................43

3.7.1 Wireless Settings.......................................................................................43

3.8 WISP Router Mode Settings.................................................................................44

3.8.1 Wireless Settings.......................................................................................45

3.8.2 WISP Router DHCP Server Settings .........................................................46

3.8.3 Multiple DMZ .............................................................................................47

3.8.4 Virtual Server Settings...............................................................................48

3.8.5 Special Applications ...................................................................................49

3.8.6 IP Filtering Settings....................................................................................50

3.8.7 IP Routing Settings....................................................................................51

3.9 ACK Timeout Setup ..............................................................................................52

3.10 Bandwidth Control ..............................................................................................54

3.10.1 Total Bandwidth Control ...........................................................................55

3.10.2 Per user Bandwidth Control.....................................................................57

3.11 Multiple SSID + VLAN.........................................................................................59

4. Manage the WLA-5000AP v3.......................................................................................60

4.1 Device Status........................................................................................................60

4.2 System Log...........................................................................................................61

4.3 Wireless Client Table ............................................................................................61

4.4 Radio Table...........................................................................................................62

4.5 Site Survey ...........................................................................................................63

4.5.1 Signal survey .............................................................................................64

4.6 Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................65

4.7 Configuration Save and Restore...........................................................................66

4.8 Factory Default .....................................................................................................67

4.9 Reboot System .....................................................................................................68

4.10 What if you forgot the password? .......................................................................68

4.11 Emergency Recovery..........................................................................................68

5. Specifications ..............................................................................................................70

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1. Introduction

1.1 Overview

NOTE: For simplicity throughout this document, WLA-5000AP v3 Firmware 2.x will simply be referred to

as WLA-5000AP v3.

The WLA-5000AP v3 is a wireless access-point based on IEEE 802.11a/g 5-GHz and 2.4-GHz radio technologies. It contains an 802.11a/g wireless interface and one half/full-duplex 10/100 LAN interface. WLA-5000AP v3, with the new 2.0 firmware, features a total of 6 wireless modes: Access Point, WDS Repeater, WDS Bridge, Client Infrastructure, Client Ad Hoc and WISP Router.

Since the 802.11g shares the same 2.4GHz radio band with the 802.11b technology, it can interoperate with existing 802.11b (up to 11Mbps) devices. Therefore, you can reserve your existing investment in 802.11b client cards, and migrate to the high-speed 802.11g standard as your needs grow.

To address growing security concerns in a wireless LAN environment, different levels of security can be enabled in WLA-5000AP v3:

 To disable SSID broadcast to restrict association to only those client stations that are already

pre-configured with the correct SSID

 To enable WEP (Wireless Encryption Protocol) 64, 128, or 152-bit encryption to protect the privacy of

your data.

 Support of Access List Control to allow you to grant/deny access to/from specified wireless stations

 Provisioning of centralized authentication through RADIUS Server.

 WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access, Pre-Shared Key) for home users to provide authentication, data

integrity, and data privacy.

 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) works with a RADIUS server to provide stronger authentication as well as

data integrity and privacy.

1.2 Features

 Compliant with 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g, Super A™ and Super G™ standards with roaming

capability.

 Supports 6 wireless multi-function modes: Access Point, WDS Repeater, WDS Bridge, Client

Infrastructure, Client Ad Hoc and WISP Router.

 Static assignment or DHCP client to set the device IP address.

 Multiple security measures: SSID hiding, Access Control List, WEP based encryption (64, 128, 152 bits),

enhanced Security with 802.1x using a primary and a backup RADIUS Server with/without dynamic WEP keys, WPA-PSK, WPA, and WPA2.

 Extensive monitoring capability such as event logging, traffic/error statistics monitoring. Support of remote

logging.

 Easy configuration and monitoring through the use of a Web-browser based GUI, SNMP commands from

a remote SNMP management station, and UPnP for users to automatically discover the device.

 Setup Wizard for easy configuration/installation.

 Configuration file download and restore.

 Firmware upgradeable.

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1.3 Wireless Operation Modes

A group of wireless stations communicating with each other is called a Basic Service Set (BSS) and is identified by a unique SSID.

When a WLA-5000AP v3 is used, it can be configured to operate in the following network configurations.

1.3.1 Access Point Mode

When configured in the Access Point mode, the WLA-5000AP v3 allows a group of wireless stations to communicate with each other through it. Such a network is called an Infrastructure BSS.

The WLA-5000AP v3 further provides bridging functions between the wireless network and the wired LAN network.

When multiple access points are connected to the same LAN segment, stations can roam from one WLA-5000AP v3 to another without losing their connections, as long as they are using the same SSID. See the diagram below.

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1.3.2 WDS Repeater Mode

In Repeater mode, the WLA-5000AP v3 set as a repeater extends the range of wireless LAN. The remote wireless AP/Router must also support WDS.

1.3.3 WDS Bridge Mode

When configured to operate in the Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Mode, the WLA-5000AP v3 provides bridging functions between the LAN behind it and separates LANs behind other APs’ operating in the WDS mode. The system will support up to eight APs in a WDS configuration.

Note that a WLA-5000AP v3 runs in the WDS mode can also support wireless stations simultaneously. See the diagram below:

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1.3.4 Client Infrastructure Mode

In Client Infrastructure mode, the WLA-5000AP v3 is connected to a computer and acts like a wireless station, so that the computer can wirelessly access the other network’s services, such as Internet.

1.3.5 Client Ad Hoc Mode

In Client Ad Hoc mode, WLA-5000AP v3 is connected to a computer and acts like a wireless station, so that the computer can wirelessly share files and printers with other wireless stations.

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1.3.6 WISP Router Mode

In WISP Router Mode, WLA-5000AP v3 is connected to several computers and acts like a Client mode AP. With IP sharing function, the computers can share the WISP connection via WLA-5000AP v3.

1.4 Set up the device

The WLA-5000AP v3 can be managed remotely by a PC through either the wired or wireless network. To do this, the WLA-5000AP v3 must first be assigned an IP address, which can be done using one of the following two methods.

1.4.1 STATIC IP

The default IP address of the LAN interface of an WLA-5000AP v3 is a private IP address of 192.168.1.1, and a network mask of 255.255.255.0. This means IP addresses of other devices on the LAN should be in the range of 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254.

This IP address can be modified to either a different address in this same subnet or to an address in a different subnet, depending on the existing network settings (if there is any) or user’s preferences.

1.4.2 AUTOMATIC IP

The WLA-5000AP v3 can also be configured to “obtain” an IP address automatically from a DHCP server on the network. This address is called “dynamic” because it is only dynamically assigned to the device, which may change depends on the IP assignment policy used by the DHCP server on the network. Since the IP address in this case may change from time to time, this method is not recommended - unless the user uses UPnP or other management tools that do not depend on a fixed IP address.

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2. Install the 802.11 A/G Access

Point

This section describes the installation procedure for the WLA-5000AP v3. It starts with a summary of the content of the package you have purchased, followed by steps of how to power up and connect the WLA-5000AP v3. Finally, this section explains how to configure a Windows PC to communicate with the WLA-5000AP v3.

2.1 What’s in the box?

The WLA-5000AP v3 package contains the following items:

 One WLA-5000AP v3  One 5V DC power adapter with a barrel connector  One CD of the WLA-5000AP v3 User Guide

2.2 Connect the cables

The Back Panel of the WLA-5000AP v3 appears as follows:

Follow these steps to install your WLA-5000AP v3: Step 1. Connect a LAN hub to the LAN port on the WLA-5000AP v3 using the supplied LAN cable. Step 2. Connect the power adapter to an electrical outlet and the WLA-5000AP v3.

You can reset the Access Point’s Settings to factory defaults by pushing a paperclip in the RESET hole. Push and hold until the lights at the front of the Access Point are off.

2.3 Configuration steps

This section describes configuration required for the WLA-5000AP v3 before it can work properly in your network.

First, it is assumed that in your LAN environment, a separate DHCP server will be available for assigning dynamic (and often private) IP addresses to requesting DHCP clients.

Additionally, since you need to perform various configuration changes to the WLA-5000AP v3, including the SSID, Channel number, the WEP key, …, etc., it is necessary to associate a fixed IP address with the WLA-5000AP v3, which is why the WLA-5000AP v3 will be shipped with a factory default private IP address of

192.168.1.1 (and a network mask of 255.255.255.0).

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Therefore, during the system installation time, you need to build an isolated environment with the WLA-5000AP v3 and a PC, and then perform the following steps:

Step 1. Manually change the IP address of the PC to become 192.168.1.3.

Step 2. Connect the PC to the WLA-5000AP v3 and change its configuration to a static IP address based on

your network environment. For example, if there is a DHCP server that assigns IP addresses from the range 192.168.23.10 - 192.168.23.254 to DHCP client devices, it can reserve 192.168.23.10 for the WLA-5000AP v3 and then the address pool with the DHCP server becomes 192.168.23.11 –

192.168.23.254.

If there is no DHCP server on your network environment, you just have to make sure that there is no machine in the environment has the same IP address as another machine.

Please note that after you change the IP address of the ACCESS POINT, the PC client may not be able to reach the ACCESS POINT. This is because they may no longer belong to the same IP network address space.

Step 3. Change the setting of the PC back to “obtain IP addresses dynamically”.

Now you can put the WLA-5000AP v3 and the PC to your network where the DHCP server is connected. From then on, any wireless client configured to “obtain IP addresses dynamically” will work with the AP, with each other, and with devices on the wired LAN network.

2.4 Set up a wireless client as a DHCP client

The following will give detailed steps of how to configure a PC or a wireless client to “obtain IP addresses automatically”.

In the case of using a LAN attached PC, the PC must have an Ethernet interface installed properly, be connected to the WLA-5000AP v3 either directly or through an external LAN switch, and have TCP/IP installed and configured to obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server in the network.

In the case of using a wireless client, the client must also have an 802.11a/b/g wireless interface installed properly, be physically within the radio range of the WLA-5000AP v3, and have TCP/IP installed and configured to obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server in the network.

Then perform the following steps for either of the cases above. To configure types of workstations other than Windows 95/98/NT/2000, please consult the manufacturer’s documentation.

Step 1. From the Win95/98/2000 Start Button, select Settings, then Control Panel. The Win95/98/2000

Control Panel displays.

Step 2. Double-click on the Network icon.

Step 3. Check your list of Network Components in the Network window Configuration tab. If TCP/IP has

already been installed, go to Step 8. Otherwise, select Add to install it now.

Step 4. In the new Network Component Type window, select Protocol. In the new Select Network Protocol

window, select Microsoft in the Manufacturers area.

Step 5. In the Network Protocols area of the same window, select TCP/IP, then click OK. You may need

your Win95/98 CD to complete the installation. After TCP/IP installation is complete, go back to the Network window described in Step 4.

Step 6. Select TCP/IP in the list of Network Components.

Step 7. Click Properties, and check the settings in each of the TCP/IP Properties window: Bindings Tab:

both Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks should be selected. Gateway Tab: All fields should be blank. DNS Configuration Tab: Disable DNS should be selected. IP Address Tab: Obtain IP address automatically should be selected.

Step 8. With the WLA-5000AP v3 powered on, reboot the PC/wireless client. After the PC/wireless client is

re-booted, you should be ready to configure the WLA-5000AP v3. See Chapter 3.

The procedure required to set a static IP address is not too much different from the procedure required to set to “obtain IP addresses dynamically” - except that at the end of step 7, instead of selecting “obtain IP addresses dynamically, you should specify the IP address explicitly.

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2.5 Front panel

The LEDs on the front of the WLA-5000AP v3 reflect the operational status of the unit. The status of the LAN, the WLAN, and Power can be monitored from this display.

WLA-5000AP v3 LED Descriptions

Label LAN WLAN POWER

SOLID

OFF

FLASH

* “Link is active” has lower FLASH frequency than “XMT/RCV Data”.

Link is active Link is active Power

No Wireless connection No LAN connection No Power

XMT/RCV Data XMT/RCV Data N/A

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2.6 Connect more devices through a hub

The WLA-5000AP v3 provides an RJ45 LAN interface that you can use to connect to a PC or an external hub.

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3. Basic Configuration

This section describes the basic configuration procedure for the WLA-5000AP v3. It describes how to set up the WLA-5000AP v3 for wireless connections, and the configuration of the local LAN environment. All basic configurations may be effected through a standard Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer. From a PC that has been configured as described in Chapter 2, enter the IP address of the WLA-5000AP v3 as the URL in your browser, e.g. http://192.168.1.1.

The IP address of your PC must be in the same IP subnet as the WLA-5000AP v3.

The Home Page of the WLA-5000AP v3 screen will appear. Its main menu displays on the right hand side of the window. The main menu includes the following choices: Setup Wizard, Device Status, Advanced Settings, System Tools, and Help.

Log On

If you attempt to access a configuration item from the browser menu, an administrator logon screen, shown below, will appear.

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If you are logging on for the first time, you should use the factory default setting “airlive”. The password is always displayed as a string of wildcards or dots. Click the LOG ON button to start the configuration session.

3.1 Setup wizard

The Setup Wizard will guide you through a series of configuration screens to set up the basic functionality of the device. Every time you modify the settings, remember to click APPLY button to save the changes.

3.1.1 TIME SETTINGS

Setup Wizard>>Time Settings

After logging on, the Time Settings page appears. The device time is automatically set to the local time of the management PC at the first time a connection is made. To modify the device’s time, modify the appropriate fields, then click APPLY.

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3.1.2 DEVICE IP SETTINGS

Setup Wizard>> Device IP Settings

The Device IP Settings screen allows you to configure the IP address and subnet of the device. Although you can rely on a DHCP server to assign an IP address to the WLA-5000AP v3 automatically, it is recommended that you configure a static IP address manually in most applications.

If you choose to assign the IP address manually, enable the checkbox of “Assign static IP to this device” and then fill in the following fields

IP Address and IP Subnet Mask: Default values are 192.168.1.1 and 255.255.255.0 respectively. It is important to note that there are similar addresses falling in the standard private IP address range and it is an essential security feature of the device. Because of this private IP address, the device can no longer be accessed (seen) from the Internet.

Gateway IP Address: Enter the IP address of your default gateway.

DNS Server: The Domain Name System (DNS) is a server on the Internet that translates logical names such

as “www.yahoo.com” to IP addresses like 66.218.71.80. In order to do this, a query is made by the requesting device to a DNS server to provide the necessary information. If your system administrator requires you to manually enter the DNS Server addresses, you should enter them here.

Click APPLY to go to the next screen.

If you choose to use a DHCP Server to acquire an IP address for the WLA-5000AP v3 automatically, enable the checkbox that says, “Use the DHCP client protocol to automatically get the IP address for this device”. Then click Next to go to the next screen. Again, as a reminder, it is recommended that your WLA-5000AP v3 should be assigned a static IP address in order to make it easy for you to manage the device later on.

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3.1.3 WIRELESS SETTINGS

Setup Wizard>>Wireless Settings

Network ID (SSID): The SSID is the network name used to identify a wireless network. The SSID must be the same for all devices in the wireless network (i.e. in the same BSS). Several access points on a network can have the same SSID. The SSID length is up to 32 characters. The default SSID is “airlive”.

Disable SSID Broadcasting: An access point periodically broadcasts its SSID along with other information, which allows client stations to learn its existence while searching for access points in a wireless network. Check Disable SSID Broadcasting if you do not want the device to broadcast the SSID.

Regulatory Domain: Please make sure that your regulatory domain matches your region. The default value is “United Kingdom”.

WLAN Mode: Select “11g/b”, “11g only”, “11b”, “11a”, “SuperG” or “SuperA”. The wireless module is IEEE

802.11g and 802.11b compliant, and choosing “11g/b” allows both 802.11b and 802.11g client stations to get associated. However, choosing “11g” allows only 802.11g client stations to get associated and get better overall performance. 802.11a is not compliant with either 802.11b or 802.11g; choosing “11a” only allows

802.11a client stations to get associated.

Channel: Select a channel from the drop down menu. All devices in a BSS must use the same channel. You can select Auto to let the system pick up the best channel for you.

The available channels are different from country to country and for different WLAN mode.

Security Policy: You can select different security policy to provide association authentication and/or data encryption.

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WEP

Setup Wizard>>Wireless Settings >>Select Security Policy>>WEP

WEP allows you to use data encryption to secure your data from being eavesdropped by malicious people. It allows 3 types of key: 64 (WEP64), 128 (WEP128), and 152 (WEP152) bits. You can configure up to 4 keys using either ASCII or Hexadecimal format.

Key Settings: The length of a WEP64 key must be equal to 5 bytes, a WEP128 key is 13 bytes, and a WEP152 key is 16 bytes.

Key Index: You have to specify which of the four keys will be active.

Once you enable the WEP function, please make sure that both the WLA-5000AP v3 and the wireless client stations use the same key.

Some wireless client cards only allow Hexadecimal digits for WEP keys. Please note that when configuring WEP keys, a WEP128 ASCII key looks like “This is a key”(13 characters), while a WEP128 Hex key looks like “546869732069732061206b6579”(26 HEX) (hexadecimal notation are 0-9 and A-F).

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802.1x

Setup Wizard>>Wireless Settings >>Select Security Policy>>802.1x

802.1x allows users to leverage a RADIUS server to do association authentications. You can also enable dynamic WEP key (128 bit) to have data encryption. Here you do not have to enter the WEP key manually because it will be generated automatically and dynamically.

Rekey interval is time period that the system will change the key periodically. The shorter the interval is, the better the security is.

After you have finished the configuration wizard, you have to configure the RADIUS Settings in Advanced Settings in order to make the 802.1x function work.

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WPA

Setup Wizard>>Wireless Settings >>Select Security Policy>>WPA

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) requires a RADIUS server available in order to do authentication (same as

802.1x), thus there is no shared key required.

Encryption Type: There are two encryption types TKIP and CCMP (AES). While CCMP provides better security than TKIP, some wireless client stations may not be equipped with the hardware to support it. You can select Both to allow TKIP clients and CCMP clients to connect to the Access Point at the same time.

Group Rekey Interval: A group key is used for multicast/broadcast data, and the re-key interval is time period that the system will change the group key periodically. The shorter the interval is, the better the security is. The default is 300 sec.

WPA-PSK

Setup Wizard>>Wireless Settings >>Select Security Policy>>WPA-PSK

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) with Pre-Shared Key (PSK) provides better security than WEP keys. It does not require a RADIUS server in order to provide association authentication, but you do have to enter a shared key for the authentication purpose. The encryption key is generated automatically and dynamically.

Pre-shared Key: This is an ASCII string with 8 to 63 characters. Please make sure that both the WLA-5000AP v3 and the wireless client stations use the same key.

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can select Both to allow TKIP clients and CCMP clients to connect to the Access Point at the same time.

Group Rekey Interval: A group key is used for multicast/broadcast data, and the re-key interval is time period

that the system will change the group key periodically. The shorter the interval is, the better the security is. The default is 300 sec.

WPA2

Setup Wizard>>Wireless Settings >>Select Security Policy>>WPA2

WPA2 stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access 2. It provides stronger data protection and network access control then WPA. Only authorized users can access the wireless networks.

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WPA2-PSK

Setup Wizard>>Wireless Settings >>Select Security Policy>>WPA2-PSK

Enter the Pre-shared Key to initiate WPA security. All devices try to access the network should have the matching encryption key.

Pre-shared Key: This is an ASCII string with 8 to 63 characters. Please make sure that both the WLA-5000AP v3 and the wireless client stations use the same key.

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