ALFA NETWORK AIP-W505 - Manual (Page 73)

C HAPTER 7 | Wireless Configuration
WLAN Security
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WLAN S ECURITY
The 11n Router’s wireless interface is configured by default as an “open
system,” which broadcasts a beacon signal including the configured SSID.
Wireless clients with a configured SSID of “ANY” can read the SSID from
the beacon, and automatically set their SSID to allow immediate
connection to the wireless network.
To implement wireless network security, you have to employ one or both of
the following functions:
◆ Authentication — It must be verified that clients attempting to
connect to the network are authorized users.
◆ Traffic Encryption — Data passing between the unit and clients must
be protected from interception and eavesdropping.
The 11n Router supports supports ten different security mechanisms that
provide various levels of authentication and encryption depending on the
requirements of the network.
The 11n Router supports two SSID interfaces. Each SSID interface
functions as a separate access point, and can be configured with its own
security settings.
Click on “Wireless Settings,” followed by “Basic”.
Figure 39: Security Mode Options