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3. Software

26 ASUS 802.11g Access Point

Chapter 3 - Software Configuration

Access Point

Wireless (Cont.)

Channel

The 802.11g and 802.11b specifications supports up to 14 overlapping

channels for radio communication. To minimize interference, configure

each ASUS 802.11g AP to be non-overlapping; select Auto from the Channel

drop-down list to enable the system to select a clear channel during boot up

as your operating channel.

Ensure that ASUS 802.11g APs sharing the same channel (or channels which

are close in number) are as far away from each other as possible, based on

the results of your site survey of the facility. There is a site survey utility on

the ASUS 802.11g AP setup CD.

Wireless Mode

This field indicates the 802.11g interface mode. Selecting “Auto” allows

802.11g and 802.11b clients to connect to the ASUS 802.11g AP. Selecting

“54g Only” maximizes performance, but prevents 802.11b clients from

connecting to the ASUS 802.11g AP. If “54g Protection” is checked, G-Mode

protection of 11g traffic is enabled automatically in the presence of 11b traffic.

Authentication Method

This field enables you to set different authentication methods which determine

different encryption schemes. The relationship between Authentication

Method, WPA Encryption, WPA Pre-Shared Key, WEP Encryption,

Passphrase, and WEP Keys is listed in the following table. If all your clients

support WPA, using “WPA-PSK” is recommended for better security.

Authentication WPA / WEP WPA Pre-Shared Key

Method Encryption Passphrase WEP Key 1–4

Open or shared key None Not required Not required

WEP (64 bits) 1–64 characters 10 hex

WEP (128 bits) 1–64 characters 26 hex

Shared key WEP (64 bits) 1–64 characters 10 hex

WEP (128 bits) 1–64 characters 26 hex

WPA–PSK TKIP only 8–63 characters Not required

AES only 8–63 characters Not required

WPA TKIP only Not required Not required

AES only Not required Not required

Radius with 802.1x Auto Not required Not required

WEP (64 bits) 1–64 characters 10 hex

WEP (128 bits) 1–64 characters 26 hex

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