Wlan Security - SMC Networks WBR14S-N3 - annexe 1 Manual

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System Configuration
• TXOP Limit (Transmit Opportunity Limit) – The maximum time an AC transmit
queue has access to the wireless medium. When an AC queue is granted a
transmit opportunity, it can transmit data for a time up to the TxOpLimit. This data
bursting greatly improves the efficiency for high data-rate traffic. Specify a value in
the range 0-65535 microseconds.
• Admission Control – The admission control mode for the access category. When
enabled, clients are blocked from using the access category. (Default: Disable)

WLAN Security

The wireless AP/Router's wireless interface is configured by default as an "open
system," which broadcasts a beacon signal including the configured SSID. Wireless
clients with a configured SSID of "ANY" can read the SSID from the beacon, and
automatically set their SSID to allow immediate connection to the wireless network.
To improve wireless network security, you have to implement two main functions:
• Authentication – It must be verified that clients attempting to connect to the
network are authorized users.
• Traffic Encryption – Data passing between the unit and clients must be protected
from interception and eavesdropping.
For a more secure network, the wireless AP/Router can implement one or a
combination of the following security mechanisms:
• Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
• IEEE 802.1X
• Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) or WPA2
The security mechanisms that may be employed depend on the level of security
required, the network and management resources available, and the software
support provided on wireless clients. Click on "Wireless Settings," followed by
"Security".
Security
The wireless AP/Router supports two virtual access point (VAP) interfaces referred
to as WLAN1 and WLAN2. Each VAP functions as a separate access point, and can
be configured with its own security settings.
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