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2.8.8. Security

The different types of Security that can be configured on a Remote Router/NAT are as follows:

1.WEP Only

2.WPA –RADIUS

3.WPA –PSK

4.WPA2-RADIUS

5.WPA2-PSK

Note: Default Security is None.

WEP:

Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption is used for security between the aCNPT and the airPoint or any other access point. To enable/disable WEP or change the relevant settings, you need to access the security setting page on the web interface. The following table describes the information for the Security.

 

Table 2-5 Security Settings

 

 

Page Items

Descriptions

Authentication

Select authentication method between open system and shared key

 

Open system: Open System is null authentication. With WEP enabled

 

and valid WEP key on both ends, it provides data encryption. Clients

 

without correct WEP key still can associate but can not send packet

 

through.

 

Shared key: Strict authentication for both authentication and data

 

encryption. Clients must provide valid WEP key to associate

WEP

Enable /Disable WEP Encryption

WEP Key Type

HEX

WEP Key Size

Choose encryption key size between 64bits and 128bits

 

64 bits: User has to input 10 HEX digits.

 

128 bits: User has to input 26 HEX digits.

 

Note: When key size is changed, all 4 keys are lost and user needs to

 

re-enter.

Valid Key

Choose which key in key table is used for authentication: 1 – 4

 

This value must be matching between the aCNPT and access point.

Key Table

Display / Set WEP keys

 

A maximum of four keys can be set.

Follow the steps below to configure the Data Encryption parameters.

1.Click the ‘Security’ link from the ‘Radio Main’ page.

2.Select the ‘WEP Only’ from the drop down menu of Security mode.

3.Choose the Authentication as ‘Open System’ or ‘Shared Key’ by clicking on the radio button.

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