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Security
The 2247-N8 supports up to four wireless networks, and each network can have a separate security setting.
Wireless Security Page
Use the options below to configure security for each wireless network that is enabled.
Configure Settings for
- Use the pull-down menu to select the wireless network (SSID) that you wish to configure. Please note that wireless
networks are enabled in the Multiple SSID page (see page 24).
Privacy
- Choose one of the privacy settings listed below. The options available on the page will change depending on your choice.
OFF -No Privacy (default) - The wireless network is open (no security) allowing any device to connect and access the network.
WEP-Manual - Use the options below to configure a wireless network to use Wired Equivalent Privacy.
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Key Length - Use the pull-down menu to choose 10 characters (40/64 bits) or 26 characters (128 bits). Use 128 bits if all of your wireless
devices support it.
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Key - Enter a WEP key that matches the character length you chose using a combination of numbers from 0-9 and letters from a-f. For example,
"c8335fde7742a467bc85df2fc8" is a valid 26 character key. You must enter the assigned key for each new device that is added to the network.
WPA-PSK - This is the preferred security method. Use the options below to configure your wireless network to use Wi-Fi Protected
Access-Pre-Shared Key.
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Passphrase - The passphrase can be between 8 and 63 characters. For best security it should be at least 20 characters. You must enter the
assigned passphrase for each new device that is added to the network.
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WPA Version - Enter WPA-1, WPA-2, or Both. Use WPA-2 if all of your devices support it or Both if you have older devices that only support
WPA-1.
Hide SSID
- Choose this option to turn off SSID broadcasting for a wireless network. You will no longer see the network broadcasted but you
will still be able to connect to it.
Block Wireless Bridging
- Select the check box to block wireless clients on this SSID from communicating with other wireless clients on the
LAN side of the 2247-N8 regardless of SSID. Wireless clients will still be able to communicate with the 2247-N8 and to wired (Ethernet-con-
nected) interfaces connected to the 2247-N8.