OTC Wireless 802.11a/b/g AP/Repeater TRIMAR - Manual (Page 21)

SSID Admin Tab
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Figure 22: WPA configuration
WPA configuration
(See Figure 22)
Each configured SSID can support its own unique WPA configuration,
which it does not need to share with the other SSIDs in the configuration
set.
WPA Enable:
Check this box if WPA is to be used to secure this
SSID’s wireless access and transmissions.
WPA Mode:
Select the desired WPA mode. The following choices
are available under the dropdown menu:
WPA
WPA2
WPA2 only
Cipher Type:
Select between the following:
TKIP
AES
TKIP and AES
PSK:
Enter a valid PSK Pass phrase. Minimum 8
characters to a maximum of 63 characters.
WPA Group Key: Value in seconds after which the Group Key will be
Update Interval refreshed.
Factory default: 3600 seconds (one every hour)
Note:
WPA-PSK with a TKIP/AES cipher can use for WPA
security without the presence of an 802.1X
authentication service. With this type of
implementation, the associated radios will
authenticate amongst themselves.
This type of WPA implementation is ideal for static
wireless deployment such as point-to-point,
building-to-building wireless bridges as they offer
maximum wireless security without the cost and
complexity associated with setting up a full 802.1X
authentication service.
WPA and TRIMAR APs in WDS mode
TRIMAR APs deployed in a WDS mesh cannot use WPA. All that is needed
to configure TRIMAR AP to work within a mesh is that the WDS function be
enabled and the MAC addresses of the other units in the same WDS mesh
be made known to all radios operating within the same mesh.
SSIDs serves no function in a TRIMAR AP WDS deployment. This means
that the individual TRIMAR APs within the WDS mesh can still use WPA
security policies associated with the individual SSIDs. These SSIDs can be
used with station units that are not immediate members of the WDS mesh.
TRIMAR APs set up as repeaters without a direct Ethernet connection with
the network should not use WPA with an 802.1X authentication service.
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