SMC Networks BARRICADETM N SMCWBR11S-3GN - Manual (Page 82)

C HAPTER 7 | Wireless Configuration
WLAN Security
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WLAN S ECURITY
The Mini 3G Broadband Router’s wireless interface is configured by default
as an “open system,” which broadcasts a beacon signal including the
configured SSID. Wireless clients with a configured SSID of “ANY” can read
the SSID from the beacon, and automatically set their SSID to allow
immediate connection to the wireless network.
To implement wireless network security, you have to employ one or both of
the following functions:
◆ Authentication — It must be verified that clients attempting to
connect to the network are authorized users.
◆ Traffic Encryption — Data passing between the unit and clients must
be protected from interception and eavesdropping.
The Mini 3G Broadband Router supports supports ten different security
mechanisms that provide various levels of authentication and encryption
depending on the requirements of the network.
The Mini 3G Broadband Router supports two SSID interfaces. Each SSID
interface functions as a separate access point, and can be configured with
its own security settings.
Click on “Wireless Settings,” followed by “Basic”.
Figure 44: Security Mode Options