Airlink101 AWMB100 User Manual
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Pre-shared Key
The pre-shared-key serves as a password
for the network. Enter an 8-63 letter
password, and ensure that the same
password is used on all other clients on the
network.
There are two formats for setting the Pre-
shared key, Passphrase and Hex. If Hex is
selected, users will have to enter a 64-letter
key. For easier configuration, the
Passphrase (at least 8 characters) format is
recommended.
Group Key Life Time Enter the number of seconds that will elapse
before the group key changes automatically.
The default is 86400 seconds.
Enable Pre-
Authentication
Pre-authentication provides a way to
establish a Pair-wise Master Key (PMK)
before a client associates with the network.
The advantage is that the client reduces the
time that it takes to join the network.
Authentication
RADIUS Server
Port: Enter the RADIUS Server’s port
number provided by your ISP. The default is
1812.
IP Address: Enter the RADIUS Server’s IP
Address provided by your ISP.
Password: Enter the password that the AP
shares with the RADIUS Server.
Apply Change
Click to save your new settings.
Reset
Press to discard the data you have entered.
5.3.4 Access Control
When Wireless Access Control is enabled, only those clients with MAC addresses listed
in the access control list can communicate with this Access Point. If the list is empty and
this function is enabled, no clients will be able to communicate with this Access Point.