Configuring A Physical Access Point - Fortinet FortiGate Series Administration Manual

Wireless Controller

Configuring a physical access point

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SSID Broadcast Select to broadcast the SSID. Broadcasting the SSID enables clients to
connect to your wireless network without first knowing the SSID. For better
security, do not broadcast the SSID.
Security mode Select the security mode for the wireless interface. Wireless users must
use the same security mode to be able to connect to this wireless
interface.
None — has no security. Any wireless user can connect to the wireless
network.
WEP64 — 64-bit web equivalent privacy (WEP). To use WEP64 you must
enter a Key containing 10 hexadecimal digits (0?9 a?f) and inform wireless
users of the key.
WEP128 — 128-bit WEP. To use WEP128 you must enter a Key
containing 26 hexadecimal digits (0-9 a-f) and inform wireless users of the
key.
WPA — Wi-Fi protected access (WPA) security. To use WPA you must
select a data encryption method. You must also enter a pre?shared key
containing at least eight characters or select a RADIUS server. If you
select a RADIUS server the wireless clients must have accounts on the
RADIUS server.
WPA2 — WPA with more security features. To use WPA2 you must select
a data encryption method and enter a pre-shared key containing at least
eight characters or select a RADIUS server. If you select a RADIUS server
the wireless clients must have accounts on the RADIUS server.
WPA2 Auto — the same security features as WPA2, but also accepts
wireless clients using WPA security. To use WPA2 Auto you must select a
data encryption method You must also enter a pre-shared key containing
at least 8 characters or select a RADIUS server. If you select a RADIUS
server the wireless clients must have accounts on the RADIUS server.
Maximum Clients Enter the maximum number of clients permitted to connect simultaneously.
Enter 0 for no limit.
2 Select OK.
The access controller needs to be configured to identify the FortiWiFi unit that provides
the physical access point and the radio settings for the wireless LAN.
To configure a physical access point
1 Go to Wireless Controller > Physical AP, select Create New, and enter the following
information:
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