Figure 20: Wi-Fi Security Settings - Wpa1/Wpa2 - Sierra Wireless AirCard User Manual

The Security Settings section allows you to configure the wireless security for your
AirCard Hub. Setting up sufficient wireless security can prevent unauthorized access
to your wireless network.
Security Settings
Option
Network Name (SSID):
Network Authentication
WDS Mode:
Network Authentication Options
WPA1/WPA2
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) authentication is suitable for enterprise applications. It
must be used in conjunction with an authentication server, such as RADIUS, to
provide centralized access control and management. It provides a stronger
encryption and authentication solution.

Figure 20: Wi-Fi Security Settings - WPA1/WPA2

Rev 1 Feb. 2012
Definition
The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of your wireless
network. Use a unique name to identify your wireless device
so that you can easily connect to it from your wireless clients.
This field is case sensitive and can be up to 32 characters.
You should change the default SSID for added security.
You can choose from the following wireless security options:
•
Disabled
•
Open
•
Shared
•
WPA
•
WPA-PSK
•
WPA2
•
WPA2- PSK
•
WPA-PSK-WPA2-PSK
•
WPA1-WPA2
•
802.1x.
See the next page for an explanation of the different security
types available.
WDS (Wireless Distribution System) is a feature that enables
the wireless interconnection of access points, and allows a
wireless network to be expanded using multiple access points
without a wired backbone to link them. Each WDS Access
Point needs to be set with the same channel and encryption
type.
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