User's Manual

SkyPilot SkyExtender DualBand Installation and Setup Guide
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choice of two modes for provisioning devices with configurations: automatic or
manual.
Automatic provisioning requires the use of SkyPilot EMS software to create
configurations that an unattended central server can distribute to devices on the
wireless mesh network. Although automatic provisioning requires more setup
time than manual provisioning, it greatly simplifies the administration of a
growing network.
Usually performed in the field, manual provisioning permits the configuration of
only a single device at a time, creating the minimum settings required for a
wireless link and storing them in the device’s flash (nonvolatile) memory.
For more information on provisioning modes, see Getting Started with the SkyPilot
Network, provided on the SkyPilot Network Software CD.
Choosing a WLAN configuration
Before starting configuration, decide on the type of Wi-Fi network you want to
configure at the access point location.
Most WLAN deployments use one of two common types of WLAN configuration:
o
An open (unprotected) Wi-Fi network, which does not authenticate users or
which depends on authentication by a backend system such as a captive
portal
o
A Wi-Fi protected access (WPA) network, which uses standards-based client
authentication and encryption
NOTE
A WPA network requires a Radius server for authenticating users;
see the next section for information on setting up the server.
As you follow the steps for configuring the SkyExtender DualBand, the
procedures will direct you to the appropriate section depending on your type of
configuration.