Motorola Solutions WiNG 5.2.6, Reference Manual

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Wireless Configuration 6 - 7
6.1.1.1 WLAN Basic Configuration Deployment Considerations
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Basic WLAN Configuration
Before defining a WLAN’s basic configuration, refer to the following deployment guidelines to ensure the configuration is
optimally effective:
6.1.2 Configuring WLAN Security
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Wireless LANs
Assign WLANs unique security configurations supporting authentication, captive portal (hotspot) or encryption schemes
as data protection requirements dictate.
Figure 6-4 WLAN Security screen
Authentication ensures only known and trusted users or devices access an access point managed WLAN. Authentication
is enabled per WLAN to verify the identity of both users and devices. Authentication is a challenge and response
procedure for validating user credentials such as username, password and secret-key information.
A client must authenticate to an access point to receive resources from the network. 802.1x EAP , 802.1x EAP PSK , MAC
and PSK/None authentication options are supported.
NOTE: Motorola Solutions recommends one VLAN be deployed for secure WLANs,
while separate VLANs be defined for each WLAN providing guest access.