Abocom WAP2101, User Manual

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The default is 2.4GHz (B+G) mode.
SSID The SSID differentiates one WLAN from another, therefore, all access
points and all devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN must use
the same SSID. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters. A
device will not be permitted to join the BSS unless it can provide the unique
SSID. An SSID is also referred to as a network name because essentially it is
a name that identifies a wireless network.
Channel
Number Allow user to set the channel manually or automatically .
If set channel manually, just select the channel you want to specify.
If “Auto” is selected, user can set the channel range to have the Wireless
Portable Router automatically survey and choose the channel with best
situation for communication.
The number of channels supported depends on the region of this Access
Point. All stations communicating with the Access Point must use the same
channel.
Security Click the Setup button to enter the Security setup page.
Authentication : Select an Authentication from the pull-down list including
Open system or Shared Key , Open System, Open System with 802.1x ,
Shared Key , WPA-RADIUS , WPA-PSK , WPA2-RADIUS and WPA2-
PSK.
Encryption : Select the type of encryption from the pull-down list either non
or WEP.
Use 802.1x Authentication : Select 64bit or 128bit Encryption.
Select HEX if you are using hexadecimal numbers ( 0-9, or A-F ). Select
ASCII if you are using ASCII characters ( case-sensitive ).
Ten hexadecimal digits or five ASCII characters are needed if 64-bit
WEP is used; 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters are needed if
128-bit WEP is used.
Pre-Shared Key Format : Select Passphrase or Hex (64 characters)
Pre-Shared Key : Pre-Shared-Key serves as a password. Users may key in a
8 to 63 characters string to set the password or leave it blank, in which the
802.1x Authentication will be activated. Make sure the same password is
used on client's end.
There are two formats for choice to set the Pre-shared key, i.e. Passphrase
and Hex . If Hex is selected, users will have to enter a 64 characters string.
For easier configuration, the Passphrase (at least 8 characters) format is
recommended.
Group Key Life Time : Enter the number of seconds that will elapse before
the group key change automatically. The default is 86400 seconds.
Enable Pre-Authentication : The two most important features beyond WPA
to become standardized through 802.11i/WPA2 are: pre-authentication,
which enables secure fast roaming without noticeable signal latency.
Preauthentication provides a way to establish a PMK security association
before a client associates. The advantage is that the client reduces the time