Axis M1043-W User Manual page 42

AXIS M1043–W Network Camera
System Options
SSID is the name of the selected wireless network, which must be exactly the same as the name in the wireless access point. If the
field is left blank the Axis product will not connect to any wireless network.
Note
SSID is sometimes written as ESSID.
Select the network Security method. All settings must match the settings in the access point. The following security methods are
supported, where WPA
• WPA-/WPA2–PSK. See
• WPA-/WPA-Enterprise. See
• WEP (not recommended). See
• No security (not recommended). See
If applicable, select the Network type. Select Master to access the network via an access point or Ad-hoc to access any other
wireless device and create a local network.
Ad-hoc mode allows users to form a wireless LAN without connection through an access point. The Axis product can, for example,
connect point-to-point to an existing ad-hoc network, or if there is none, create one itself. Ad-hoc connection may be useful in
certain installations and for troubleshooting but is not the recommended method. The ad-hoc option is only available when
supported by the selected security method.
Note
To establish and maintain communication, all wireless settings must be exactly the same in the Axis product as in the
access point or ad-hoc network.
Always configure or change the wireless settings in the Axis product first, before changing the settings in the wireless
access point.
Keys, passphrases and certificates that are used for security must be entered manually. Contact your Network Administrator
for the requirements for the selected access point or ad-hoc network.
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WPA -/WPA2 -PSK
The security method WPA-/WPA2–PSK is designed for small networks and does not require an authentication server. The Axis
product uses a PSK (Pre-Shared Key) to authenticate with the access point. The key can be entered either as manual hex — a 64
hexdecimal number (0–9, A-F) — or a passphrase using 8–63 ASCII characters. The longer the passphrase, the more secure is the key.
To configure the wireless settings using the WPA-/WPA2–PSK security method:
1. Enter the required Passphrase for the access point.
2. Click Save.
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WPA -/WPA-Enterprise
The security method WPA-/WPA-Enterprise is designed for large networks and requires an authentication server. The network is
protected by EAPOL (Extensible Authentication Protocol Over Lan).
Select the WPA-Enterprise type being used by the access point:
• EAP-TLS. See
• EAP-PEAP/MSCHAPv2. See
TM -/WPA2 TM -Enterprise is more secure than WPA-/WPA2-PSK, which in turn is more secure than WEP:
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