Huawei E960 manual Configuring the 802.11 Authentication, Configuring the Encryption Mode

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Configuring the 802.11 Authentication

yOpen: Open system authentication. A user accessing the WLAN can choose WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSKkey to pass the authentication or choose No encrytion to skip the authentication.

yShared: Shared key authentication. It can use only WEP. The user accessing the WLAN must use the WEP to authenticate.

Configuring the Encryption Mode

There are four encryption modes: No Encryption, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WEP. For details, refer to "Configuring the WLAN Encryption Mode."

Configuring Access Attributes of the Client

As shown in the following figure, you can set the Preamble Type, Max Associations Limit, Mode, and enable or disable the peer MAC address through the Bridge Restriction.

yPreamble Type: It has two options: Long and Short. In the case that the client (PC) supports the Short type, the WLAN can have a better performance if it is Short.

yMAX Associations Limit: It refers to the maximum number of connections. It is used to set the maximum number of concurrent WLAN users on the gateway. A maximum of 32 clients can connect with the gateway in wireless mode.

yMode: It refers to the WLAN accessing mode. The gateway can work in two modes, as shown in the following table. The default value is Access Point.

Mode

 

Description

Wireless Bridge

 

It is used to connect two or more access points.

 

 

 

Access Point

 

The access points meeting the IEEE 802.11b/g standard or the

 

 

wireless terminals can connect the wireless gateway.

 

 

 

yBridge Restriction: It refers to the limitation to the peer MAC addresses. When it is Disabled, the E960 can access all the remote bridges; when it is Enabled, the E960 can only access the remote bridges that the addresses are in the address list.

yBridges: It refers to the physical address of the remote peer bridge. The gateway supports the point-to-multipoint (PTM) bridge mode, and a wireless gateway can connect four remote peer bridges at the same time.

yPeer MAC Address: It refers to the physical address list of the remote peer bridges. It contains a maximum of four physical addresses.

yLink Status: Up shows the successful connection and Down shows the failed connection.

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Contents Wonderful Communication, Mobile Life All Rights Reserved Trademarks Safety Precautions Table of Contents Managing the Profile List Indicator and Button Getting to Know Your E960Appearance Interfaces PC Configuration RequirementsLogging in to the Management Using the E960 ConfigurationOperation Functions Describing the ManagementConnecting to the Internet Using the Quick Setup WizardAccessing the Connection Status Connecting to the InternetValidating the PIN Code Viewing the Gateway Configuration InformationConfiguring PPP Profile Settings Quickly Configuring the GatewaySelecting the PPP Connection Mode Configuring the Wlan SettingConfiguring the Wlan Encryption Mode Ssid Broadcast Enable or disable the Ssid broadcastNo Encryption Validating Quick Setup Wireless Configuration Configuring Your ComputerConfiguration Requirements Configuring the Wireless Network ConnectionConfiguring the PC Network Configuring the Network Connection Disabling Proxy Settings Icon Description Describing Advanced SettingsIcon Description Modifying the Password Managing the SystemUpgrading the Gateway Restoring Factory Defaults Restarting the DeviceViewing the Version Information Configuring SIM Card Settings Enabling or Disabling the PIN CodeUnlocking the PIN Code Select modify in the PIN Code Operation list box Modifying the PIN CodeChoose the Preferred Mode and Band Configuring Umts SettingsConfiguring the Mode for Searching Network Configuring PPP Settings Configuring Dial-up SettingsInterface Description Managing the Profile ListCreating a Profile Modifying a ProfileDeleting a Profile Assigning IP Addresses Configuring Wlan Settings Configuring the WlanEnabling or Disabling the Wlan Selecting Interface IDsAdvanced Wlan Settings Configuring the 802.11 Authentication Configuring the Encryption ModeConfiguring Access Attributes of the Client Configuring the MAC Filter MAC Restrict ModeMAC Addresses Firewall Switch Security SettingsLAN IP Filter LAN MAC FilterAdding an IP Address Modifying an IP AddressDeleting an IP Address Virtual ServerMaking an IP Filter Effective Adding a Virtual ServerSpecial Applications Deleting a Virtual ServerMaking a Virtual Server Effective Adding an Interactive Application DMZ ServiceModifying an Interactive Application Deleting an Interactive ApplicationRemote Web Management UPnP SettingUplinkhsdpa Typical Networking ExamplePC in a LAN cannot access internet TroubleshootingPC in a Wlan cannot access the Wlan What if I forgot the IP address of the LAN interfaceWhat to do if bridging between two EC506s is unsuccessful Rename New Value #1 to TcpWindowSize Page Traffic Safety Electronic DeviceHospital Children Safety Storage EnvironmentOperating Environment Cleaning and Maintenance Abbreviations Icmp VPN
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