User's Manual

Chapter 3: Configuration
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shared key, Passphrase and Hex (64 characters). If Hex is selected, users
will have to enter a 64 characters string. For easier configuration, the
Passphrase (at least 8 characters) format is recommended.
Pre-Shared Key : Pre-Shared Key serves as a password. Users may key in
8 to 63 characters string if you selected passphrase. Pre-shared key format
to set the passwords or leave it blank, in which the 802.1x Authentication
will be activated. Make sure the same password is used on client's end.
WPA-Mixed
Authentication Mode: Select Enterprise (RADIUS) or Personal (Pre-
Shared Key) mode.
WPA Cipher Suite: here supported AES only.
WPA2 Cipher Suite: here supported AES only.
Pre-Shared Key Format: There are two formats for choice to set the Pre-
shared key, Passphrase and Hex (64 characters). If Hex is selected, users
will have to enter a 64 characters string. For easier configuration, the
Passphrase (at least 8 characters) format is recommended.
Pre-Shared Key : Pre-Shared Key serves as a password. Users may key in
8 to 63 characters string if you selected passphrase. Pre-shared key format
to set the passwords or leave it blank, in which the 802.1x Authentication
will be activated. Make sure the same password is used on client's end.
WDS Setup
If the users would like to set up the WDS function, please go to Wireless > General Setup page to set
up the mode into WDS or AP+ WDS (Repeater) mode, and set the APs into the same SSID and
Channel. Then go back to Wireless > WDS Setup page to check the box to Enable WDS function
and then enter Wireless MAC
(BSSID) of each other to make the WDS connection.
Wireless Distribution System uses wireless media to communicate with other APs, like the Ethernet
does. To do this, you must set these APs in the same channel and set MAC address of other APs which
you want to communicate with in the table and then enable the WDS.
To use WDS function:
1. The APs must support WDS function.
2. (To set WDS must use the same wireless products (the same model will be better); due to different
wireless products might support different WDS settings. Thus, it is suggested that to use the same
wireless products that support WDS function.)
3. To set the same SSID and channel on the APs.
4. To set the same Wireless MAC address(BSSID) on the APs.
5. To set same security (WEP or WPA) on the APs.