32
are
None
and
WEP
. For
WPA, WPA2, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK
authentication mode, the
encryption type supports both
TKIP
and
AES
.
WPA Pre-shared Key:
This is the shared secret between AP and STA, For
WPA-PSK and
WPA2-PSK
authentication mode, this field must be filled with character longer than 8 and less
then 64 lengths.
WEP Key:
Only valid when using WEP encryption algorithm. The key must match with the
AP’s Key. There are several formats to enter the keys.
-- Hexadecimal (128bits): 26 Hex characters (0-9, a-f)
-- ASCII (128bits): 13 ASCII characters.
WPA Algorithms:
Select
TKIP
,
AES
,
TKIP/AES
for the WPA Algorithms.
WPA Key Renewal Interval:
This field specifies the interval (in seconds) after which a WPA
group key is changed.
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.
RADIUS Server:
RADIUS is an authentication, authorization and accounting client-server
protocol. The client is a Network Access Server that desires to authenticate its links. The
server is a server that has access to a user database with authentication information.
IP Address:
The IP address of the RADIUS server for 802.1X wireless authentication and
dynamic WEP key derivation. Enter the RADIUS Server’s IP address provided by your ISP.
Port:
The UDP port number for connection to the RADIUS server. Enter the RADIUS Server’s
port number provided by your ISP. The default is
1812
.
Shared Secret
(Connection Secret)
:
Enter the password that the router shares with the
RADIUS Server.
Access Policy:
In Accept Policy, Router only accepts clients with MAC address in the list. In
Reject Policy, Router will reject clients with MAC address in the list.
3.5.4 WDS
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) is a system that enables the wireless interconnection of
access points in an IEEE 802.11 network.
WDS is another way for AP router to join an existing Wi-Fi network. The WDS feature is
normally used in large, open areas where pulling a wire is restricted or not cost effective and in
residential circumstances. User can use this feature to build up a large wireless network in a
large space like airports, hotels and schools…etc. This feature is also useful when users want
to bridge networks between buildings where it is impossible to deploy network cable
connections between these buildings.
