Configuring wlan security settings – Brocade Mobility 5181 Access Point Product Reference Guide (Supporting software release 4.4.0.0) User Manual
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Basic device configuration
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For additional Mobility 5181 Access Point LAN port configuration options, see
8. Enable the radio(s) using the Enable checkbox(es) within the Radio Configuration field. If using
a single radio access point, enable the radio, then select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz from the RF
Band of Operation field. Only one RF band option at a time is permissible in a single-radio
model. If using a dual-radio model, the user can enable both RF bands. For additional radio
configuration options, see
“Configuring the 802.11a or 802.11b/g radio”
9. Select the WLAN #1 tab (WLANs 1 - 4 are available within the Quick Setup screen) to define its
ESSID and security scheme for basic operation.
NOTE
A maximum of 16 WLANs are configurable within the Wireless Configuration screen. The
limitation of 16 WLANs exists regardless of whether the access point is a single or dual-radio
model.
a. Enter the Extended Services Set Identification (ESSID) and name associated with the
WLAN. For additional information on creating and editing up to 16 WLANs per Mobility
5181 Access Point, see
“Creating/editing individual WLANs”
b. Use the Available On check boxes to define whether the target WLAN is operating over the
802.11a or 802.11b/g radio. Ensure the radio selected has been enabled (see step 8).
c. Even an access point configured with minimal values must protect its data against theft
and corruption. A security policy should be configured for WLAN1 as part of the basic
configuration outlined in this guide. A security policy can be configured for the WLAN from
within the Quick Setup screen. Policies can be defined over time and saved to be used as
needed as security requirements change. Brocade recommends you familiarize yourself
with the security options available on the access point before defining a security policy.
Refer to
“Configuring WLAN security settings”
10. Click Apply to save any changes to the Mobility 5181 Access Point Quick Setup screen.
Navigating away from the screen without clicking Apply results in all changes to the screens
being lost.
11. Click Undo Changes (if necessary) to undo any changes made. Undo Changes reverts the
settings displayed on the Mobility 5181 Access Point Quick Setup screen to the last saved
configuration.
Configuring WLAN security settings
To configure a basic security policy for a WLAN:
1. From the Mobility 5181 Access Point Quick Setup screen, click the Create button to the right of
the Security Policy item.
The New Security Policy screen displays with the Manually Pre-shared key/No authentication
and No Encryption options selected. Naming and saving such a policy (as is) would provide no
security and might only make sense in a guest network wherein no sensitive data is either
transmitted or received. Consequently, at a minimum, a basic security scheme (in this case
WEP 128) is recommended in a network environment wherein sensitive data is transmitted.
NOTE
For information on configuring the other encryption and authentication options available to the
Mobility 5181 Access Point, see