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LANCOM WLC series
Chapter 5: Security settings
5.3
Security settings Wizard
Access to the configuration of a device allows access to more than just critical
information (e. g. WPA key, Internet password). Far more critical is that set-
tings for security functions (e.g.the firewall) can be altered. Unauthorized
access is not just a risk for the device itself, but for the entire network.
Your LANCOM offers password-protected access to its configuration. This is
activated during the initial basic configuration simply by entering a password.
If the wrong password is entered a certain number of times, the device auto-
matically blocks access to the configuration for a fixed period. You can modify
the critical number of attempts and also the duration of the lock. By default,
the device locks for five minutes after five incorrect entries of the password.
Along with these basic settings, you can use the Security settings Wizard to
check the settings of your wireless network (if so equipped).
5.3.1
LANconfig Wizard
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If you suspect anything, change the key immediately.
When an employee with access to a key leaves the company, then it is
high time to change the wireless LAN key. Even if there is the slightest sus-
picion of a leak, renew the key.
LEPS avoids the global distribution of passphrases.
Activate LEPS to enable the use of individual passphrases. 802.1x allows
the user specific assignment of access settings and the locking of compro-
mised user accounts.
Mark your LANCOM in the selection window. From the command line,
select Extras
Setup Wizard.
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