SMC Networks SMCWHSG44-G Access Point, Ad Hoc, Advanced Encryption Standard AES, Authentication

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Glossary

10BASE-T

IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3 or better UTP cable.

100BASE-TX

IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two pairs of Category 5 or better UTP cable.

Access Point

A networking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. Access points attached to a wired network, support the creation of multiple radio cells that enable roaming throughout a facility.

Ad Hoc

A group of computers connected as an independent wireless network, with- out an access point.

Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)

An encryption algorithm that implements symmetric key cryptography. AES provides very strong encryption using a completely different ciphering algorithm to TKIP and WEP.

Authentication

The process to verify the identity of a client requesting network access. IEEE 802.11 specifies two forms of authentication: open system and shared key.

Backbone

The core infrastructure of a network. The portion of the network that trans- ports information from one central location to another central location where it is unloaded onto a local system.

Basic Service Set (BSS)

A set of 802.11-compliant stations and an access point that operate as a fully-connected wireless network.

Beacon

A signal periodically transmitted from the access point that is used to identi- fy the service set, and to maintain contact with wireless clients.

Broadcast Key

Broadcast keys are sent to stations using 802.1x dynamic keying. Dynamic broadcast key rotation is often used to allow the access point to generate a random group key and periodically update all key-management capable wire- less clients.

CSMA/CA

Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance.

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Contents SMCWHSG44-G Page Copyright TrademarksLimited Warranty Page FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementIndustry Canada Class B EC Conformance Declaration Safety Compliance Power Cord SafetySchuko Page Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Germany Schuko Page Table of Contents System Page SMCWHSG44-G SMCWHS-POS Introduction User Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting AAA Overview FeaturesIeee 802.11b/g Compliant Wireless Operation Internet Connection Sharing Network Security Firmware Tools LED Definition Package ChecklistRear Panel Selecting a Power Supply Method POE enabled LAN Port PositionMounting the SMCWHSG44-G on a Wall Preparing for Configuration Changing the TCP/IP Settings of the Managing ComputerConfiguring the SMCWHSG44-G Entering the PasswordSetup Wizard Selecting an Operational Mode HomePage Router with a DHCP-Based DSL/Cable Connection Router with a Static-IP DSL/Cable ConnectionRouter with Multiple DSL/Cable Connections Setup Wizard Configuring Dhcp Server Settings Setup Wizard Configuring Ieee 802.11 SettingsConfiguring User Authentication Settings Web RedirectionLocal Authentication Sever Authentication protocolPage How to Setup the Mini-POS Ticket Printer Account Table ListIeee Configuring Radius Settings Radius Settings Allowable Authentication ModesSetting up Client Computers Deploying the SMCWHSG44-GTo establish a wireless link to an AP Configuring Ieee 802.11-Related SettingsConfiguring TCP/IP-Related Settings Page Authentication Success Menu Structure OverviewLogout Page Home and Refresh Commands Save, Save & Restart, and Cancel CommandsStatus Associated Wireless Clients Authenticated Users Account TableSession List Managed LAN DevicesSpecifying Operational Mode SystemChanging Password Managing FirmwareTo upgrade firmware of the SMCWHSG44-G by Http Backing up and Restoring Configuration Settings by HttpUpgrading Firmware by Http To upgrade firmware of the SMCWHSG44-G by Tftp Upgrading Firmware by TftpBacking up and Restoring Configuration Settings by Tftp To back up configuration of the SMCWHSG44-G by TftpTo restore configuration of the SMCWHSG44-G by Tftp Configuring TCP/IP Related Settings Address Resetting Configuration to Factory DefaultsTime Zone Router with a DHCP-Based DSL/Cable Connection Router with a Static-IP DSL/Cable Connection DNS DNS Proxy Host Address Resolution NAT BasicVirtual Server Mappings To expose preset internal serversDhcp Server Dhcp Server Basic Ii. Static Dhcp MappingsLoad Balancing Dhcp RelayTo always assign an IP address to a specific Dhcp client Zero Client Reconfiguration Configuring Ieee 802.11-Related Settings Wireless BasicWireless Distribution System Wireless Distribution System Settings To enable a WDS linkSecurity Network Topology Containing a LoopPage MAC-Address-Based Access Control MAC-Address-Based Access Control SettingsTo grant wireless clients access to the wireless network To deny wireless clients access to the wireless networkIeee 802.1x/RADIUS Ieee 802.1x/RADIUS Settings Configuring Authentication Settings AAA Basic Default Authentication Failure Warning Unrestricted Clients To specify an uncontrolled computer by MAC addressWalled Garden Radius BasicRobustness Authentication Session Control Log-On Page Customization SettingsAuthentication Success Page Customization Settings Advertisement Links Settings DdnsIcmp TCP UDP Firewall VlanTo set a rule for packet filtering Management Basic URL FiltersTo block Http traffic to an unwelcome Web site UPnP System LogAccess Rules SnmpUnrestricted Host MAC Address Settings LAN Device ManagementExample for LAN Device Management To specify a LAN device to manageDefault Settings Appendix aLED Definitions TCP/IP Setting Problems Page Wireless Settings Problems Other ProblemsAppendix C Distances and Data Rates Configuration and Management Network ConfigurationTransmission output Power StandardsKeypad Basic Service Set BSS Access PointAuthentication Ad HocExtensible Authentication Protocol EAP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DhcpExtended Service Set ESS EncryptionInfrastructure Inter Access Point Protocol IappPower over Ethernet PoE Local Area Network LANWi-Fi Protected Access Service Set Identifier SsidWireless Distribution System WDS Session KeyWired Equivalent Privacy WEP WPA Pre-shared Key PSKPage For Technical SUPPORT, Call