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4.2 Wireless Security Settings

To prevent unauthorized radios from accessing data transmitting over the connectivity, the

WNAP-7300 provides you with rock solid security settings.

4.2.1 Security Settings

Open “Security Settings” in “Wireless” as below:

Figure 30 Security Settings

Network Authentication

Open System: It allows any device to join the network without performing any security check.

Shared Key: Data encryption and key are required for wireless authentication.

Legacy 802.1x: As an IEEE standard for port-based Network Access Control, it provides the

rights to access the wireless network and wired Ethernet. With User and PC identity, centralized

authentication as well as dynamic key management, it controls the security risk of wireless

network to the lowest. To serve the 802.1x, at least one EAP type should be supported by the

RADIUS Server, AP and wireless client.