Chapter 3 Setup Wizard
WiMAX Device Configuration User’s Guide
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WLAN Mode Select the mode that the WiMAX Device will be using to communicate: 802.11
B/G mixed, 802.11 B only, 802.11 G only, 802.11 N only, or 802.11 B/G/
N mixed.
WLAN Channel Select one channel from 1 to 13 for wireless communications with the wireless
stations.
SSID Settings
WLAN SSID This field displays the name of the wireless network associated with the WiMAX
Device.
Hide SSID Select this option if you wish to keep the name of the wireless network hidden.
Encryption Type Select the type of encryption that the network will be using: None, WEP, or
WPA Personal.
SSID WEP Settings
Note: You will only see this options if you selected WEP as the Encryption Type.
Authentication
Method
Select the type of authentication used to join the network: Open System or
Shared Key.
WEP Encryption
Length
Select the length of the encryption key: 64-bit or 128-bit.
Key 1 - 4 Pick one of four available keys. The key can be in either Hexagecimal (HEX) or
ASCII format.
Type the key using any letters and numbers. The field is case sensitive and the
length must match the length picked in the step above (64-bit or 128-bit). A
warning message will appear if you fail to do this.
SSID WPA Settings
Note: You will only see this options if you selected WPA Personal as the Encryption Type.
WPA Mode Select either WPA, WPA2 or Auto (WPA or WPA2).
Cipher Type Select the type of authentication that you wish to use for your network: TKIP,
AES or TKIP and AES. AES is more secure.
Pre Shared Key Type the pre-shared key or PSK previously shared between the two parties.
Table 9 Setup Wizard > WLAN Settings (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
