Install Guide

Defining a Basic AP-6511 Configuration
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20. Set the following parameters for each of the two WLAN configurations available as part of
this Initial AP Setup Wizard:
• SSID - Enter or modify the Services Set Identification (SSID) associated with the WLAN.
The WLAN name is auto-generated using the SSID until changed by the user. The
maximum number of characters is 32. Do not use < > | “ & \ ? , This is a required
parameter for each WLAN.
• WLAN Type - Set the data protection scheme used by clients and access points within
the WLAN. The following options are available:
• No Authentication and no Encryption - Select this option to provide no security
between the access point and connected clients on this WLAN.
• Captive Portal Authentication and No Encryption - Select this option to use a Web
page (either internally or externally hosted) to authenticate users before access is
granted to the network. If using this option, define whether a local or external
RADIUS authentication resource is used.
• PSK Authentication and WPA2 Encryption - Select the option to implement a pre-
shared key that must be correctly shared between the access point and requesting
clients using this WLAN. If using this option, specify a WPA key in either ASCII (8-63
characters) or HEX (64 characters) format.