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Setting Up the Access Point
Configuring the Security Settings
Setting Up the Access Point
Note The security profile for each SSID must be set separately. For example, if you
set wireless-a to use WPA2, it will only be be applied to wireless-a. If you want
other SSIDs to use WPA2 as well, you need to configure each one separately.
Caution! When access point configuration parameters are changed, wireless stations
may be temporarily disconnected until the new configuration parameter is
enabled. This includes any changes to a WLAN or radio parameter.
Using No Security
No security mode transmits data over the wireless connection without any
form of encryption for data privacy. This mode may be appropriate for
systems that provide simple internet and printer access, as on a guest network.
It may also be appropriate where additional security is provided by the use of
encrypted VPN tunnels between the wireless client device and a network VPN
server. If this mode is used, it may be desirable to prevent advertising avail-
ability of the network to other stations by configuring the WLAN for closed-
system operation.
C a u t i o n! Use this mode on a sensitive internal network only for: initial setup, testing,
or problem solving; or where VPN connections are mandated to provide endto-
end security for the otherwise insecure wireless connection.