ProSoft Technology ILX34-AENWG - Manual (Page 45)

ILX34-AENWG ♦ Point I/O Platform Configure the ILX34-AENWG
Wireless POINT I/O Adapter User Manual
ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 45 of 177
August 16, 2013
Field Description
Encryption Type Choose the method by which the adapter will apply encryption security:

NONE (not recommended)
 WEP128 - Legacy security setting using a 128-bit key and WEP
encryption.
 WPA2/AES (Preferred) - Security setting using WPA (pre-shared key)
authentication and AES encryption.
The preferred encryption type is AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). You
should only select WEP (wired equivalency protocol) for use with an older
client radio that only has WEP encryption.
WEP is the original security protocol used by 802.11 networks, but AES offers
better protection against attacks, for several reasons: AES uses an advanced
encryption algorithm that is not susceptible to the same weaknesses as WEP,
it performs dynamic key management by changing the session keys
frequently, and it performs message integrity checks to prevent forgery and
replay.
You can also select WEP 128, or None (no encryption) as the encryption type,
but none of these settings are recommended.
SSID Assign a network name (SSID) of up to 32 characters. The radio uses this
name in all network references. All radios in a network must have the same
SSID. SSID names are case-sensitive.
WPA Passphrase To use WPA2/AES encryption on packets sent between the radios, enter a
WPA2/AES pass phrase of between eight and 63 normal keyboard characters.
This phrase automatically generates an encryption key of 128 hexadecimal
characters. This field is only available if you select WPA2/AES as the
encryption type.
Transmit Data
Rate The recommended The ILX34-AENWG supports the following transmit data
rates. The default value is Auto: Max 54 Mbps, and this is the recommended
value for most applications.
1 Mbps Auto: Max. 1 Mbps
2 Mbps Auto: Max. 2 Mbps
5.5 Mbps Auto: Max. 5.5 Mbps
11 Mbps Auto: Max. 11 Mbps
18 Mbps Auto: Max. 18 Mbps
24 Mbps Auto: Max. 24 Mbps
36 Mbps Auto: Max. 36 Mbps
54 Mbps Auto: Max. 54 Mbps
WEP Key Index If using WEP128 encryption, select the Key Index that matches the Key Index
used in the Access Point.
WEP Keys (1-4) If using WEP128 encryption, enter the WEP Keys that match the Keys in the
Access Point.
2.7 Install the Antenna
All antennas for radios communicating directly with each other should be
mounted so they are within line-of-sight and have the same Antenna Polarity
(page 162).
Antennas with a reverse polarity SMA connector can be mounted directly on the
radio. Screw the antenna onto the antenna port connector until snug.