Advantek Networks AWN-AP-54MR Network Router User Manual


 
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Authentication will be activated. Make sure
the
same password is used on client's end.
There are two formats for choice to set the Pre-
shared key, i.e. Passphrase and Hex. If Hex
is
selected, users will have to enter a 64 characters
string. For easier configuration, the Passphrase
(at
least 8 characters) format is recommended.
Group Key Life Time
Enter the number of seconds that will elapse before
the group key change automatically. The default is
86400 seconds.
Enable Pre-
Authentication
The two most important features beyond WPA to
become standardized through 802.1
1i/WPA2 are:
pre-
authentication, which enables secure fast
roaming without noticeable signal latency.
Preauthentication provides a way to establish a
PMK security association before a client associates.
The advantage is that the client reduces the time
that it's disconnected to the network.
Authentication RADIUS
Server
Port: Enter the RADIUS Server’
s port number
provided by your ISP. The default is 1812.
IP Address: Enter the RADIUS Server’
s IP Address
provided by your ISP.
Password: Enter the password tha
t the AP shares
with the RADIUS Server.
Apply Change
Press to save the new settings on the screen.
Reset
Press to discard the data you have entered since
last time you press Apply Change.
Access Control
When Enable Wireless Access Control is checked, only those clients whose
wireless MAC addresses listed in the access control list can access this Access
Point. If the list contains no entries with this function being enabled, then no
clients will be able to access this Access Point.