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178 BreezeMAX Wi² and BreezeACCESS Wi² System Manual
Chapter 10 - Local Mesh
10.3.1.1.4 Speed
(Static links only)
Sets the speed the link will operate at. For load balancing you may want to limit the speed of a link
when connecting to multiple destinations.
10.3.1.2 Security
Enable this option to secure data transmitted on the wireless link. The APs on both sides of the
wireless link must be configured with the same security options.
10.3.1.2.1 WEP
Enables WEP to secure traffic on the wireless link.
Specify the encryption key the node will use to encrypt/decrypt all data it sends and receives. The
key is 128 bits long and must be specified as 26 hexadecimal digits.
10.3.1.2.2 TKIP
Enables TKIP encryption to secure traffic on the link.
The node uses the key you specify in the PSK field to generate the TKIP keys that encrypt the
wireless data stream.
Specify a key that is between 8 and 64 ASCII characters in length. It is recommended that the key be
at least 20 characters long, and be a mix of letters and numbers.
10.3.1.2.3 AES/CCMP
Enables AES with CCMP encryption to secure traffic on the link. This is the most secure method.
The node uses the key you specify in the PSK field to generate the keys that encrypt the wireless
data stream.
Specify a key that is between 8 and 64 ASCII characters in length. It is recommended that the key be
at least 20 characters long and be a mix of letters and numbers.
10.3.1.3 Addressing
10.3.1.3.1 Static
Use this option to create simple back-to-back links between two APs. When creating static links,
both APs must be operating on the same wireless channel. Make sure that the channel selection on
the Wireless > Radio(s) page is not set to Automatic .
10.3.1.3.2 Remote MAC Address
MAC address of the radio on the remote AP on which the link will be established.
Local MAC address
MAC address of the radio on this AP on which the link will be established.