LevelOne WAB-1000 MAC Address Authentication, Dhcp Server, Operator Authentication and Management

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3DES is modeled on the older DES standard but encrypts data three times over. 3DES uses more CPU resources than AES because of the triple encryption.

MAC Address Authentication

The MAC address, short for Media Access Control address, is a hardware address that uniquely identifies each node of a network. In IEEE 802 networks, the Data Link Control (DLC) layer of the OSI Reference Model is divided into two sub-layers: the Logical Link Control (LLC) layer and the Media Access Control (MAC) layer. The MAC layer interfaces directly with the network media. Consequently, each type of network media requires a unique MAC address.

Authentication is the process of proving a client identity. The WAB-1000 access points, if set up to use MAC address filtering, detect an attempt to connect by a client and compare the client’s MAC address to those on a predefined MAC address filter list. Only client addresses found on the list are allowed to associate. MAC addresses are assigned and registered to each of the wireless cards used by the portable computing devices during initial setup and after physical installation of the access points.

DHCP Server

The DHCP function is accessible only from the local LAN port to be used for initial configuration only.

Operator Authentication and Management

Authentication mechanisms are used to authenticate an operator accessing the device and to verify that the operator is authorized to assume the requested role and perform services within that role.

Access to the management screens for the WAB-1000 requires knowledge of the assigned operator ID and password. The Factory defaults (case-sensitive) are:

•ID: crypto

•Password: officer

The Security Officer initially installs and configures the WAB-1000 after which the password should be changed from the default password. The ID and password are always case sensitive.

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Contents User Guide Page Table of Contents WPA Encryption Page Basic Features IntroductionWireless Basics Network Configuration Access point configurations802.11b 802.11g Possible AP Topologies Bridging Data Encryption and SecurityWPA with TKIP/ AES-CCMP AES-ECB and 3DES for BridgingMAC Address Authentication Operator Authentication and ManagementDhcp Server Management Hardware installation Preparation for useInstallation Instructions Ensure the cabling is correctly installedMinimum system and component requirements Page Indicator Lights Sealing Antenna ConnectionsLED WANPreliminary configuration steps IntroductionInitial setup using the Local port System Configuration GeneralWAN LAN Wireless Setup Page RTS DtimEncryption SsidWPA Encryption Page MAC Address Filtering Bridging and Bridging Encryption Rogue AP Detection Advanced Services Settings Snmp Agent User Management List All UsersMonitoring/Reports Add New UserSystem Status Bridging StatusWireless Clients Adjacent AP List Dhcp Client ListWeb Access Log System LogNetwork Activity System Administration Firmware UpgradeFactory Default Reboot Remote LoggingUtilities Configure the WAB-1000 as a bridge General bridge setupPage Page Set up bridging type Point-to-point bridge configurationPoint-to-point bridging setup guide BssidPage Page Point-to-multipoint bridge configuration Point-to-multipoint bridging setup guide Repeater bridge configuration Repeater bridging setup guideBridging Encryption Manufacturer’s Statement Radio Frequency Interference RequirementsChannel Separation and Wlan Cards 3DES AESDhcp SnmpTkip WPA
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