Setup the wds 802.1x security mode, Setup the wds 802.1x security mode -22 – HP ProCurve 520wl Wireless Access Point User Manual

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Wireless Distribution System (WDS)

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Figure 4-24

Figure 4-24 WDS Table Configuration Screen

WDS Table Configuration Screen

5. Enter the MAC Address that you registered in Step 2 in the

Partner MAC Address

field of the Wireless Distribution Setup

window.

6. Set the

Status

of the device to

Enable

7. Select

OK.

setup the wds 802.1x security mode

To set up a Wireless Distribution System (WDS) with 802.1x security mode, set the WL520 unit in mixed mode and give each

WL520 unit in the WDS the same encryption key 1:
1. In the Web Interface, click the

Configure

button and select the

Security

tab.

2. In the

802.1x Security Mode

field, select

Mixed (802.1x and WEP)

from the pull-down menu.

3. Select a key length from the pull-down menu.

NOTE:

A 64-bit card (also sometimes referred to as 40-bit encryption) has a key length of 5 alphanumeric characters or 10

hexadecimal digits, while a 128-bit card (also sometimes referred to as 104-bit encryption) has a key length of 13

characters or 26 hexadecimal digits. Key length varies based on the card type. 802.11a cards do not support WDS.

4. Click the Encryption

Encryption

Encryption and enter a value for Encryption Key 1

Encryption Key 1

Encryption Key 1. This must be the same length as what you choose for the key

length in the 802.1x screen.

NOTE:

Make sure that each WL520 unit that is a member of the WDS has the same value for Encryption Key 1.

5. Click

6. The WL520 unit will need to be rebooted for the changes to take affect.