Configuring Work Group Bridge Mode; Security Methods - HP 501 Configuration And Administration Manual

Configuring work group bridge mode

To configure work group bridge mode, in the management tool select Wireless > Work
group bridge.
You can configure the following settings on the Work group bridge configuration page.
Work group bridge mode
Select Enable to configure this mode. It is disabled by default.
SSID
Specify the SSID of the wireless network to be bridged with the wired network. You can click
the icon to the right of the text box to select an SSID from a list of available wireless networks.
(You can manually enter an SSID even if it does not appear in the list.)
Security
The HP 501 supports the following authentication and encryption options for protection of
wireless transmissions. Select the option that is required to authenticate with the upstream AP:
•
WPA/WPA2 Personal: The HP 501 authenticates using a preshared key (PSK)
configured on the upstream AP.
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WPA/WPA2 Enterprise: Select this option if the upstream AP uses a remote
authentication server to handle authentication requests.
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WEP: The HP 501 authenticates using a WEP key configured on the HP 501 and the
upstream AP. This mode is available only when the configured radio mode does not
support 802.1 1n.
See Security methods on page 26
Connection status
The connection status can be Associated or Disconnected.

Security methods

WPA/WPA2 Personal
WPA Personal provides for secure login using a preshared key (PSK) and data encryption. The
key must match the key configured on the upstream AP. If you select this method, specify the
following:
WPA versions
Select WPA or WPA2, depending on the version supported by the upstream AP.
26 Wireless configuration
for additional instructions.