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Security Configuration

The TS Wireless system contains built-in security features for your transceivers and the network. These options start with controlling remote access to the network via Telnet, Web browser, and SNMP. Other areas include multiple levels of encryption and MD5-level security for HTTP connections. The Security Configuration Menu contains all of the settings related to these functions.

Encryption must be turned OFF prior to upgrading TS Wireless Remote radios with the new firmware. Failure to turn encryption off results in loss of communication between an AP and TS Wireless Remote radios. Once the firmware upgrade is complete, encryption may be re- enabled.

Additionally, any changes to encryption settings should be made first at all Remote radios, then at the AP. This prevents a loss of communication between the AP and Remote radios due to security mismatches. Communication loss requires a personal visit to each affected remote site, where restoration can be performed at the Remote itself (see Chapter 4: Remote Radio Management).

Security Configuration Menu

The Security Configuration Menu allows settings of several parameters related to network access, user credentials, and encryption. A review of each item on the menu is important to safeguarding your network from unauthorized access. Review these settings occasionally to make sure they are applicable to the current state of your network.

Security Configuration Menu

A) Approve Remotes

disabled

H) Encryption Phrase

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B) Encryption Enable

disabled

I) HTTP Security Mode

Basic Auth

C) HTTP Access

enabled

J) Auto Key Rotation

disabled

D) Telnet Access

enabled

K) Force Key Rotation

 

E) SNMP Mode

v1-v2-v3

L) Max Remotes

100

F) Approved Remotes List

N) User Passwords

 

G) Remote Access Mgr

disabled

N) Remote Access IP

224.254.1.10

Select a letter to configure an item, <ESC> for prev menu

Approve Remotes—Enables authentication of Remote radios before granting access to the network. Enabling forces the entra-NET radio to check the Approved Remotes List (described below) before continuing the authorization process. Before enabling this option, at least one entry must already exist in the Approved Remotes List. [Enabled, Disabled; Disabled]

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