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User Guide 99
6 Wireless Setup
About wireless setup
The Firebox X Edge e-Series Wireless can be configured as a wireless access point with three different security
zones. You can enable wireless devices to connect to the Edge Wireless as part of the trusted network or part
of the optional network. You can also enable a wireless guest services network for Edge users. Computers that
connect to the guest network connect through the Edge, but have no access to computers on the trusted or
optional networks.
Before you begin
The Edge Wireless adheres to 802.11b and 802.11g guidelines set by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (IEEE). When you install the Firebox X Edge e-Series Wireless:
 Make sure that the Firebox X Edge Wireless is installed in a location more than 20 centimeters from all
persons. This is an FCC requirement for low power transmitters.
 It is a good idea to install the Edge Wireless away from other antennas or transmitters to decrease
interference
 The default wireless authentication algorithm configured for each wireless security zone is not the
most secure authentication algorithm. We recommend that you increase the authentication level to
WPA2 if you can be sure that the wireless devices that will connect to your Edge can operate correctly
with WPA2.
 A wireless client that connects to the Edge from the trusted or optional network can be a part of any
Branch Office VPN tunnels in which the local network component of the Phase 2 settings includes
optional or trusted network IP addresses. To control access to the VPN tunnel, you can force Firebox X
Edge users to authenticate.
To configure wireless users as part of your trusted or optional network, use the instructions in this chapter. If
you want to configure a wireless guest network, see Enable a wireless guest network manually
or use the
Wireless Guest Setup Wizard on the Wizards page.