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Network Channel: Select the network channel. 6 is most commonly used, so it is best to do a
site survey and pick another channel if the unit is being deployed into an office
environment.
Hardware Mode: The unit supports 802.11b, g and single band 802.11n. In most cases,
selection 802.11b/g/n will provide for the best interoperability with other hardware.
Supported Authentication Methods: Select the authentication method for the AP. If the client
equipment supports it, select WPA/WPA2 and AES encryption. WEP and WPA with TKIP
have been proven vulnerable to cryptanalysis.
If WEP is selected:
WEP Mode: Select Open System or Shared System. Open System is more secure than
Shared, due to the way encryption keys are used.
WEP Key Length: Select the WEP key length. 128 bit keys offer more security, but are
not supported on all devices. WEP Keys must be entered in Hexidecimal.
WEP Key 1-4: Up to 4 WEP keys can be used on a single network.
Default Transmit Key: This selects the default transmit key for the network.
If WPA/WPA2 is selected:
WPA/WPA2 Encryption Methods: Select one or both of TKIP or AES for encrypting
WPA/WPA2 connections. AES is more secure, and is required for the AP to advertise itself
as 802.11n if that hardware mode is selected.
WPA Password: The password that clients will use to connect to the AP.
Once the Wireless AP Settings have been filled out, click Apply, then wait for the page to refresh.
The next step is to set up a DHCP server for the wireless clients. Click the link next to DHCP
Server in the IP settings section, or go to System: DHCP Server page. More information on
configuring DHCP can be found in Chapter 3.6.2.
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