User's Manual

W7x User M anual
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• Preferred BSSID: If you want the W7x to associate based on MAC Address instead of SSID, select the
“Preferred BSSID” checkbox.
• Wireless Security: Configure the security settings to match those on the SSID the client bridge is
associated with.
• Security Mode: If your wireless network uses WEP encryption, select WEP from the drop-down list. The
Wireless Security page displays options for WEP encryption.
• Auth Type: In the drop-down list, select an authentication method. The options are Open System, Shared
Key, and Auto.
o If you choose Open System, any client will be able to authenticate, as long as it conforms to any
MAC address filter policies you’ve set. Authentication packets are transmitted unencrypted.
o Choosing Shared Key enables the W7x to send an unencrypted challenge text string to a device
that attempts to communicate with the W7x. The device requesting authentication will encrypt
the challenge text and return it to the W7x. If the challenge text is correctly encrypted, the W7x
allows the requesting device to authenticate.
o If you are unsure which authentication type to use, it’s recommended to choose Auto .
• Input Type: From the drop-down list, select Hex or ASCII.