ALFA NETWORK Bridge5-24 User Manual

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user authentication. When 802.1X is used, a RADIUS server must be configured and
be available on the connected wired network.

RADIUS Server — Configures RADIUS server settings.

IP Address — Specifies the IP address of the RADIUS server.

Port — The User Datagram Protocol (UDP) port number used by the

RADIUS server for authentication messages. (Range: 1024-65535; Default: 1812)

Shared Secret — A shared text string used to encrypt messages between the

access point and the RADIUS server. Be sure that the same text string is specified
on the RADIUS server. Do not use blank spaces in the string. (Maximum length: 20
characters)

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(WPS)

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is designed to ease installation and activation of
security features in wireless networks. WPS has two basic modes of operation,
Push-button Configuration (PBC) and Personal Identification Number (PIN). The
WPS PIN setup is optional to the PBC setup and provides more security. The WPS
button on the Wireless Router can be pressed at any time to allow a single device to
easily join the network. The WPS Settings page includes configuration options for
setting WPS device PIN codes and activating the virtual WPS button.

WPS SSID — The service set identifier for the unit.

AP PIN — Displays the PIN Code for the Wireless Router.

WPS Name — WPS name for connecting to the device.

Security Mode — Selects between methods of broadcasting the WPS beacon to

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