Profile Definition; Network Authentication - NETGEAR WAG302 - ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point Reference Manual

NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302v2 Reference Manual

Profile Definition

The following settings are in the Profile Definition section on the Security Profile Configuration
screen:
• Security Profile Name. Use a name that makes it easy to recognize the profile, and to tell
profiles apart.
• Wireless Network Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. The
SSID separates network traffic from different wireless networks. For more information about
the SSID, see Wireless Network Name (SSID)
• Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). This field lets you turn off the SSID broadcast.
If you do so, then only stations that know the SSID can connect. Disabling the SSID broadcast
might interfere with the wireless network "discovery" feature of some products. The default is
to enable SSID broadcast.

Network Authentication

The WAG302v2 Wireless Access Point is set by default as an open system with no authentication.
When setting up Network Authentication, note the following information:
• If you are using Access Point mode, then all options are available. In other modes such as
Repeater or Bridge, some options might be unavailable.
• Not all wireless adapters support WPA or WPA2. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with
Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA. However, client software is
required on the client. Consult the product documentation for your wireless adapter and WPA
or WPA2 client software for instructions about configuring WPA2 settings.
You can configure the WAG302v2 to use the types of network authentication shown in
below.
Table 2-1. Network Authentication Types
Name Description
Open System Can be used with WEP encryption or no encryption.
Shared Key You must use WEP encryption and enter at least one shared key.
Legacy 802.1x You must configure the RADIUS Server Settings to use this option.
WPA with RADIUS You must configure the RADIUS Server Settings to use this option.
WPA2 with RADIUS WPA2 is a later version of WPA. Only select this if all clients support
WPA2. If selected, you must use AES encryption and configure the
RADIUS Server Settings.
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