2.12.2. Security
IEEE 802.11b/g security settings include SSID broadcasts, Security mode, IEEE 802.11 Authenti- cation algorithm, WEP keys,
2.12.2.1. Basic
Fig. 74. Basic IEEE 802.11g security settings.
For security reasons, it’s highly recommended that the security mode be set to options other than Open System. When the security mode is set to Open System, no authentication and data encryption will be performed. Additionally, you can disable the SSID broadcasts functionality so that a wireless client (STA or Bridge Slave) with an “ANY” SSID cannot associate with the
Wireless Client Isolation is a feature for the
When the Wireless client isolation setting is set to This AP Only, wireless clients (STAs) associated to this
Fig. 75. Behavior of the “This AP Only” wireless client isolation option.
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