Chapter 3

Advanced Configuration

Encryption  WPA supports the TKIP encryption method, with dynamic encryption keys.

Passphrase  Enter the key shared by the Bridge and wireless router or access point. It must have 8-63 characters.

Click Refresh to update the on-screen information.

After you have entered the security settings, click Connect.

WPA2

Wireless Network Site Survey > Wireless Security (WPA2)

Network Name (SSID)  The name of the network you selected is automatically displayed.

Security Mode  WPA2 Personal is automatically displayed.

Encryption  WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the encryption method, AES or TKIP or AES.

Passphrase  Enter the key shared by the Bridge and wireless router or access point. It must have 8-63 characters.

Click Refresh to update the on-screen information.

After you have entered the security settings, click Connect.

WEP

Wireless Network Site Survey > Wireless Security (WEP)

Network Name (SSID)  The name of the network you selected is automatically displayed.

Security Mode  WEP is automatically displayed.

Encryption  Select a level of WEP encryption, 40/64 bits (10 hex digits) or 104/128 bits (26 hex digits).

Key 1  Enter the WEP key of your network.

Tx Key  Key 1 is the transmit key used by the Bridge.

Authentication  The default is Auto, which allows either Open system or Shared key authentication to be used. Select Open to use open system authentication; the sender and recipient do not use a WEP key for authentication. Select Shared to use shared key authentication; the sender and recipient use a WEP key for authentication.

Click Refresh to update the on-screen information.

After you have entered the security settings, click Connect.

Wireless > WMM®

Configure the Wireless MultiMedia (WMM) settings. WMM prioritizes packets depending on their respective access mode (traffic type): Background, Best Effort, Video, or Voice. These settings should only be adjusted by an expert administrator as incorrect settings can reduce wireless performance.

Wireless > WMM

NOTE: The settings on the WMM screen are designed for advanced users only.

WMM

Access Mode

You can assign different settings to the four access modes available. Select the mode you want to configure: Background, Best Effort, Video, or Voice. Follow the instructions for the mode you select.

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