Understanding Wireless Configuration Settings; Setting The Ssid - Watchguard Firebox X20E User Manual

Understanding Wireless Configuration Settings

It is a good idea to install the Edge Wireless away from other antennas or transmitters to
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decrease interference.
The default wireless authentication algorithm configured for each wireless security zone is not
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the most secure authentication algorithm. We recommend that you increase the authentication
level to WPA2 if you can be sure that the wireless devices that will connect to your Edge can
operate correctly with WPA2.
A wireless client that connects to the Edge from the trusted or optional network can be a part of
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any Branch Office VPN tunnels in which the local network component of the Phase 2 settings
includes optional or trusted network IP addresses. To control access to the VPN tunnel, you can
force Firebox X Edge users to authenticate.
To configure wireless users as part of your trusted or optional network, use the instructions in this
chapter. If you want to configure a wireless guest network, a Wireless Guest Setup Wizard is available to
help you.
Understanding Wireless Configuration Settings
When you enable wireless access to the trusted, optional, or wireless guest network, some configura-
tion settings are common to all three security zones. These settings are explained here and apply to
each interface.

Setting the SSID

The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the unique name of your wireless network. To use the wireless net-
work from a client computer, the wireless network card in the computer must have the same SSID as
the Firebox X Edge e-Series Wireless network the computer will connect to.
The Edge automatically assigns an SSID to each wireless network. This SSID uses a format that contains
the interface name and the 5th-9th digits from the Edge serial number. To change the SSID of an Edge
interface, type a new name in the SSID field to uniquely identify your wireless network.
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