2 Planning Your Installation
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Installation and Configuration Guide, (CQW-AP108AG)
Planning Network Features
The 108 Mbps Wireless AP offers an extensive set of configuration parameters and network service
features. Automated and default options are available for most of these, making it necessary to
configure only a few of the AP parameters to set up a basic network. As needs change, additional
features can be configured to support new network services.
Network feature planning involves the following decisions:
Feature Planning
Issues
Physical
Network
Estimate how many APs are expected initially and with growth. Determine whether
wireless backhaul will be required.
Network
Management
Determine the network management structure.
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A network management solution such as NM Portal or Wireless LAN Network
Management Software is strongly recommended for all multiple AP installations.
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NM Portal is recommended for small to mid-size networks.
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Wireless LAN Network Management Software is recommended for large enterprise
networks. Wireless LAN Network Management Software can be used in
conjunction with NM Portal for an efficient, hierarchical network management
solution.
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If wireless backhaul is selected, then network management must include NM
Portal.
Authentication
Determine how to verify the identity of users requesting access to the network. An
authentication scheme is required for all except Open access.
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Pre-shared key (PSK) authentication
uses matching keys assigned prior to the
authentication session and stored on the AP and in the client. With PSK, no external
authentication server is required. This approach is useful for small to mid-size
networks in which keys can be easily configured and modified, as needed.
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RADIUS user authentication
relies upon individual login and password. This
approach is preferred for medium-large and enterprise networks that must
accommodate large, changing user populations. RADIUS is the most common
protocol used in authentication servers.
The 108 Mbps Wireless AP can take advantage of the authentication services
provided by an external third party RADIUS server, or the internal RADIUS
security portal on the 108 Mbps Wireless AP can be used. In conjunction with an
external RADIUS server, the security portal provides wireless backhaul
authentication services and can serve as a back-up authentication server if the
external RADIUS server is not available.
An authentication zone is a group of one or more RADIUS servers providing user
authentication services within an SSID. If multiple SSIDs are configured, then you
can create an authentication zone for each.
The chosen authentication method influences how services can be configured in the
network.
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