Wireless LAN Settings
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Wireless LAN Settings
Make settings for the IEEE 802.11b board to use wireless LAN.
Some items are for reference only and cannot be changed.
To make settings for interface options other than the wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b) board, use the [Interface Settings] page.
Note
- Settings on this page can be changed by the following Administrators and Users:
- Network Administrator
- Logged-on Users
User authentication is enabled on the device and Users are permitted to make changes to Administrator's setting items.
Change Interface
Switch the interface between Ethernet and wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b). This is available only if the device supports both interfaces.
Note
- When "IEEE 802.11b" is in use, the switching option is not available.
IEEE 802.11b Settings
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Displays wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b) board information.
Network
Displays wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b) operation status.
MAC Address
Displays the MAC address (Media Access Control Address) of the wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b) board.
Wireless Signal Status
Displays the strength of the wireless LAN signal, as a text string and percentage.
The wireless signal status can be measured only when [Infrastructure Mode] is selected in the communication mode.
Communication Mode
Select the communication mode in this list.
802.11 Ad-hoc Mode
A method of communicating with other computers, peer to peer, without an access point. The same communication channel and SSID must be used for all computers.
Ad-hoc Mode
A method of communicating with other computers, peer to peer, without an access point. The same communication channel must be used for all computers.
Infrastructure Mode
A method of communicating with other computers via an access point. The SSID must be the same as the one set for the access point.
SSID
Enter the SSID (Service Set Identifier) to be used, using up to 32 characters.
The SSID currently in use appears in parentheses.
This information appears if [802.11 Ad-hoc Mode] or [Infrastructure Mode] is selected in the [Communication Mode] list.
The SSID is an identifier used when connecting between an access point and a wireless LAN client.
Only a wireless LAN client and an access point that have the same SSID can communicate with each other.
Channel
If [802.11 Ad hoc Mode] or [Ad hoc Mode] is selected in the [Communication Mode] list, select a communication channel in the list.
The channel is a set radio frequency used for wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b).
Computers using the same channel can communicate with each other.
Security Type
Select an encryption method to protect wireless data communication.
WEP
Select this to use Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP).
If "WEP" is selected, make settings for [WEP Settings].
To communicate using encrypted data, both the transmitting and receiving computers' data must be set with the same WEP key number and value.
Note
- If no WEP key is configured, WEP encrypted communication cannot be enabled.
WPA
Select this to use Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).
When "WPA" is selected, make settings for [WPA Settings].
Note
- You can select this when [Communication Mode] is set to [Infrastructure Mode].
WEP Settings
Make settings for WEP encrypted communication if [Security Type] is set to "WEP".
WEP Authentication
Select the WEP authentication mode.
The authentication mode currently in use appears in parentheses.
Open System
Authentication using the WEP key is not performed.
Note
- The same WEP key must be used for all computers to enable WEP encrypted communication, though the key is not used for authentication.
Shared Key
Authentication using the WEP key is performed. If a different or no WEP key is configured at the other station (access point or device), connection is disrupted.
WEP Key Number
Select the key number used for WEP authentication.
Different WEP keys can be set for each key number.
When you select a key number, the [WEP Key] list displays whether or not a WEP key is assigned to the key number.
If "Not Set" is displayed in the [WEP Key] list, click [Change] to assign the WEP key.
Note
- To enable WEP encrypted communication, both the transmitting and receiving computers' data must be set with the same WEP key.
WEP Key
Displays whether or not a WEP key is assigned to the key number selected in the [WEP Key Number] list.
Click [Change] to set or change the WEP key.
WPA Settings
Make settings for WPA encrypted communication if [Security Type] is set to "WPA".
WPA Encryption Method
Select the WPA authentication mode.
TKIP
This is an encryption mode in which the encryption key is changed at a specified interval.
CCMP (AES)
This is an increased communication security mode than TKIP.
WPA Authentication Method
Select the WPA authentication mode.
WPA (802.1X)
The Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) is used for encryption. When "WPA (802.1X)" is selected, make settings for [WPA Client Certificate] and the following items, according to the EAP type.
WPA-PSK
The Pre-Shared Key (PSK) is used for encryption. When "WPA-PSK" is selected, make settings for [WPA-PSK].
WPA-PSK
Displays the status of the Pre-Shared Key (PSK). If "Not Set" is displayed, click [Change] to make settings for PSK.
For details about the [Change PSK] pageWPA (802.1X)
If [WPA (802.1X)] is selected for [WPA Authentication Method], make settings for information necessary for authentication.
User Name
Enter the user name used with the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP).
You can enter up to 31 alphanumeric characters. The "@" (at-sign) character cannot be used.
EAP is the authentication protocol used for WPA (802.1X) authentication.
Domain Name
Enter the domain name used for the Radius server authentication using either an FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name) or NetBIOS name. You can enter up to 64 alphanumeric characters. The "@" (at-sign) character cannot be used.
EAP Type
Select the EAP authentication type.
WPA Client Certificate
Displays the available device certificates. Select the WPA client certificate used for WPA (802.1X) authentication.
Note
- A self-certificate generated within the device cannot be used. Select a certificate issued from a trusted CA.
- The WPA client certificate settings are available only when one of the following conditions is met: 1. [EAP Type] is set to "TLS" for [WPA (802.1X)]. 2. [EAP Type] is set to "PEAP" for [WPA (802.1X)] AND [Phase 2 Method (PEAP)] is set to "TLS".
- The WPA client certificate is available only when the certificate status is [Installed] or [Installed/Requesting]. If statuses other than these are displayed, make the necessary settings on the [Configuration: Security: Device Certificate] page.
Password
If [EAP Type] is set to "LEAP", "EAP-TTLS", or "PEAP" for [WPA (802.1X)], click [Change] to set a password.
For details about the [Change Password] pageNote
- A password cannot be set if [EAP Type] is set to "PEAP" and [Phase 2 Method (PEAP)] is set to "TLS".
Phase 2 User Name
If [EAP Type] is set to "EAP-TTLS" or "PEAP" for [WPA (802.1X)], click [Change] to enter a user name used for phase 2.
For details about the [Change Phase 2 User Name] pagePhase 2 Method (EAP-TTLS)
If [EAP Type] is set to "EAP-TTLS" for [WPA (802.1X)], select the phase 2 method.
Phase 2 Method (PEAP)
If [EAP Type] is set to "PEAP" for [WPA (802.1X)], select the phase 2 method.
Authenticate Server Certificate
If [EAP Type] is set to "PEAP" for [WPA (802.1X)], select whether to enable or disable authentication for the authentication server.
Trust Intermediate Certificate Authority
If [EAP Type] is set to "LEAP" for [WPA (802.1X)], select whether to trust the certificate signed by the intermediate CA.
Server ID
If [EAP Type] is set to "LEAP" for [WPA (802.1X)], enter the authentication server ID. You can enter up to 128 alphanumeric characters.
Buttons
[Refresh]
Click to update the currently displayed information.
Note
- Before making the settings, click [Refresh] to obtain the machine's current status.
[OK]
Click to apply the settings.
[Cancel]
Click to cancel the settings.