Zone Wireless Settings - NetComm HS1200N User Manual

Zone Wireless Settings

Each zone has its own VAP (Virtual Access Point) and corresponds to one SSID. In the Private zone, it's VAP1 and the SSID is
hidden, so public users will not see this SSID during a scan of available networks. Privileged users may manually add this network
by entering the SSID. The SSID of VAP2 under the Public zone is enabled by default with the SSID Broadcast feature, allowing
public users to scan for this network.
After you have completed the wireless general settings, configure the specific settings of each zone.
To configure Zone Wireless Security, go to: System >> Service Zones, click Configure for Private zone or click Configure for Public
zone.
Wireless Settings: VAP1 (Wireless Settings Private Zone)
Basic: Enable the VAP Status if you wish to provide a wireless service under this zone. Assign an ESSID to VAP1 under
Private Zone or use the default. The ESSID of the Private Zone will not be broadcast and internal staff will need to
associate to Private Zone's VAP1 manually.
Security: Configure the wireless network under Private Zone with security encryption to prevent unauthorised wireless
association if necessary. The supported encryption standards are WEP and WPA-PSK.
WEP:
802.11 Authentication: Select from Open System or Shared Key.
WEP Key Length: Select from 64-bit, 128-bit, 152-bit key length.
WEP Key Format: Select from ASCII or Hex format for the WEP key.
WEP Key Index: Select a key index from 1~4. The WEP key index is a number that specifies which WEP key
will be used for the encryption of wireless frames during data transmission.
WEP Keys: Provide the pre-defined WEP key value; the system supports up to 4 sets of WEP keys.
WPA-PSK:
Cipher Suite: Select an encryption method from TKIP (WPA), AES (WAP2), or Mixed.
Pre-shared Key / Pass-phrase: Enter the key value for the pre-shared key or pass-phrase.
Group Key Update Period: The time interval for the Group Key to be renewed; the time unit is in seconds.
Advanced: The parameters in Advanced are wireless settings that allow customization of data transmission, enhanced
security and wireless roaming.
Beacon Interval: Enter the number of interval that the beacon signal will be sent from the VAP. The default value is set
at 100ms.
RTS Threshold: Enter a value between 1 and 2346. The RTS (Request to Send) Threshold determines the packet size
at which the system issues a request to send (RTS) before sending the frame to prevent hidden node problems. The
RTS mechanism will be activated if the data size exceeds the value provided. A lower RTS Threshold setting can be
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