Performing Advanced Configuration
SYSTIMAX® AirSPEED™ AP542
User Guide
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For 64-bit encryption, an encryption key is 10 hexadecimal characters (0-9 and A-F) or 5 ASCII
characters (see
ASCII Character Chart
).
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For 128-bit encryption, an encryption key is 26 hexadecimal characters or 13 ASCII characters.
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For 152-bit encryption, an encryption key is 32 hexadecimal characters or 16 ASCII characters.
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Encryption Transmit Key: select Key 0, Key 1, Key 2, or Key 3
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802.1x Station
:
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Authentication Mode: 802.1x
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Cipher: WEP
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If 802.1x is enabled simultaneously with WEP, the 802.1x Station’s encryption key length is
determined by the WEP encryption key.
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WPA Station
:
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Authentication Mode: 802.1x
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Cipher: TKIP
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WPA-PSK Station
:
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Authentication Mode: PSK
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Cipher: TKIP
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PSK Passphrase: an 8-63 character user-defined phrase. It is recommended a passphrase of at least 13
characters, including both letters and numbers, and upper and lower case characters to ensure that the
generated key cannot be easily deciphered by network infiltrators.
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802.11i Station
:
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Authentication Mode: 802.1x
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Cipher: AES
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802.11i-PSK Station
:
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Authentication Mode: PSK
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Cipher: AES
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PSK Passphrase: an 8-63 character user-defined phrase. It is recommended a passphrase of at least 13
characters, including both letters and numbers, and upper and lower case characters to ensure that the
generated key cannot be easily deciphered by network infiltrators.
5. When finished configuring all parameters, click
OK
.
6. If you selected a Security Mode of 802.1x Station or WPA Station, you must configure a RADIUS 802.1x/EAP
server. Refer to
RADIUS Profiles
.
Security Profile 1 will be used by default for all wireless interfaces.
7. Refer to the following section for advanced VLAN configuration options:
Adding or Modifying an SSID/VLAN with
VLAN Protocol Disabled
.
8. Reboot the AP.