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The Initial Setup Wizard
20 Set the following parameters for each of the two WLAN configurations available as part
of this Initial AP Setup Wizard:
SSID - Enter or modify the Services Set Identification (SSID) associated with the
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WLAN. The WLAN name is auto-generated using the SSID until changed by the
user. The maximum number of characters is 32. Do not use < > | " & \ ? , This is a
required parameter for each WLAN.
WLAN Type - Set the data protection scheme used by clients and Access Points within
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the WLAN. The following options are available:
- No Authentication and no Encryption - Select this option to provide no security
between the Access Point and connected clients on this WLAN.
- Captive Portal Authentication and No Encryption - Select this option to use a Web
page (either internally or externally hosted) to authenticate users before access is
granted to the network. If using this option, define whether a local or external
RADIUS authentication resource is used.
- PSK Authentication and WPA2 Encryption - Select the option to implement a pre-
shared key that must be correctly shared between the Access Point and requesting
clients using this WLAN. If using this option, specify a WPA key in either ASCII
(8-63 characters) or HEX (64 characters) format.
- EAP Authentication and WPA2 Encryption - Select this option to authenticate clients
within this WLAN through the exchange and verification of certificates. If you are
using this option, define whether a local or external RADIUS authentication
resource is used.
WPA Key - If a WPA key is required (PSK Authentication and WPA2 Encryption),
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enter an alphanumeric string of 8 to 63 ASCII characters or 64 HEX characters as the
primary string both transmitting and receiving authenticators must share. The
alphanumeric string allows character spaces. This passphrase saves the administrator
from entering the 256-bit key each time keys are generated.
RADIUS Server - If the WLAN requires a RADIUS server to validate user credentials,
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designate whether the Access Point is using an External RADIUS Server resource or
the Access Point's own Onboard RADIUS Server. If you are using an external RADIUS
server resource, provide the IP address of the external server and the shared secret
used to authenticate the request.
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