Operation Manual

Hidden: This shows whether the router broadcasts its SSID. It is somewhat harder for hackers to find and attack a router
that is not broadcasting its SSID, which adds to the wireless security, but it is also more difficult for friendly users to
attach to a WiFi network with a hidden SSID.
Isolate: Select this to isolate all wireless clients so they cannot directly communicate with each other on the wireless
network.
WMM: WiFi Multimedia. This is a basic traffic shaping, or QoS (quality of service), system for the network. WMM works
behind the scenes to set priorities for different types of traffic on your network. For example, video streams are given
higher priority than print jobs, since video streams need consistent throughput.
Enabled: Whether the network is available.
Security Mode: You have several options for selecting a security mode. The mode you choose depends on the security
features your wireless adapters support.
WPA2 Personal
WPA / WPA2 Personal
WPA Personal
WPA2 Enterprise
WPA / WPA2 Enterprise
WPA Enterprise
WEP Auto
Open
Select “Open” to create a hotspot: otherwise select the best security that your devices will support (Cradlepoint
recommends WPA2).
Depending on which Security Mode you select, there are different setup options.
“Personal” security modes require passwords.
“Enterprise” security modes are linked to a RADIUS server and require RADIUS authentication: IP, Port, and
Shared Key (Secondary IP and NAS ID optional).
“WPA2” (Personal or Enterprise) forces AES as the WPA Cipher.
“WPA/WPA2” and “WPA” (Personal or Enterprise) allow AES, TKIP/AES, and TKIP.
“WEP Auto” requires a WEP Key.
“Open” has no password or other security measures.
NOTE: If you don’t know whether you should choose Personal or Enterprise, assume Personal since you need to know
RADIUS authentication for Enterprise.
In order to protect your network from hackers and unauthorized users, Cradlepoint highly recommends WPA2/AES for
security if your attached devices can support it. WEP and WPA/TKIP are obsolete and have been replaced by
WPA/AES. Using those security settings will cause the WiFi to limit to 802.11g modes.
NOTE: If you select one of the security modes and are unable to connect to the router afterwards, you can use the reset
buttons to reset the router to its factory default state and try a different security mode instead.
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