B&B Electronics, Inc.
AirborneM2M™ User Manual
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1/9/2014
14.0
Configuring the Security Settings
Almost all 802.11 networks use some sort of security to protect the network from
unauthorized use. There are many types of security options available. The following
section will cover configurations for the most popular options.
14.1 Configuring for WEP Security
Although an old protocol, WEP is still used by many networks. The Airborne
device supports many variations of WEP. However, we will only cover the most
popular in the following table.
Table 18 - Configuring for WEP Security
Step
Description
Navigation Bar
Select
Configuration
You will see a group of fields under the banner of
WLAN Parameters.
Feature Link
Select
WLAN Security Settings
The wireless interface must be configured before
configuring the security for the network.
A page showing the range of security options and
fields is displayed.
Select
Wireless LAN Security
Select
WEP64
or
WEP128
from the drop down list.
The options identify the length of the key that will
be used with the security protocol.
Select
Authentication Type
Select
Auto
from the drop down list. This field
should not need to be changed. Only modify it if you
have been specifically told to do so by the network
administrator.
Select
Default WEP Key
Select the default key you wish to use with the AP.
There must be a valid key in the selected key
number field.
Select
WEP Key 1 - 4
Select the key field that matches the one selected in
Default WEP Key field.
If
WEP64
is selected the key length is 10 digits.
If
WEP128
is selected the key length is 26 digits.
More than one key field can be completed.
Press
Commit
[Button]
Saves changes to the device.
Optional
Press
Reload
[Button]
Reloads the
WLAN Settings
page. Select this if you
have further configuration options to change.
Optional
Press
Restart
[Button]
Restarts the device. After the device has rebooted
WEP security will be applied to the network. Any
client using the network will need to be configured
to match the installed settings.
14.2 Configuring for WPA-PSK Security
This security type is a very popular type and is easy to configure. Most often
used in small office and home environments.