Quantum SPARK 1500 - Page 101

Configuring the Wireless Network
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The Edit Wireless Network window opens in the Configuration tab.
4. Enter the Network name (SSID).
Example: Guest1 or VAP 1. If you are editing an existing network, the name is already
present in the field.
5. Select to Enable network, or Use hotspot when connecting to network to redirect users
to the Hotspot portal before you allow access from this interface.
Hotspot configuration is defined in the Device > Network section > Hotspot page.
6. Select the Wireless radio transmitter from the pull-down menu.
7. In the Wireless Security section, select one of these:
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Protected network (recommended).
a. If you select this option, select these values from the pull-down menus:
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Security type.
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Encryption type.
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Authenticate using - Password or RADIUS server (Enterprise mode).
Note - The RADIUS servers (Enterprise mode) option
requires defining RADIUS servers in the Users & Objects view
> User Management section > Authentication Servers page.
Each user that tries to connect to the wireless network is
authenticated through the RADIUS server. This option is also
known as WPA Enterprise.The 802.1x standard is used when
WiFi Authentication is set to RADIUS Server (Enterprise
Mode).
Optional: Click Show to show the password
b. Enter the Network password or click Generate.
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Unprotected network (not recommended).
If you select this option, every wireless client can connect to this network.
Transferred data is not encrypted.
8. In the Advanced Settings section (click the arrow to expand), select the options you
want:
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Hide the Network Name (SSID) - When selected, this wireless network name is
not automatically shown to users scanning for them. Connecting to the wireless
network can be done manually by adding the specified network name.