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Security Configuration

The TS Wireless system contains built-in security features for your transceivers and the

network. These options start with controlling remote access to the network via Telnet, Web

browser, and SNMP. Other areas include multiple levels of encryption and MD5-level security

for HTTP connections. The Security Configuration Menu contains all of the settings related to

these functions.

Encryption must be turned OFF prior to upgrading TS Wireless Remote radios with the new

firmware. Failure to turn encryption off results in loss of communication between an AP and

TS Wireless Remote radios. Once the firmware upgrade is complete, encryption may be re-

enabled.

Additionally, any changes to encryption settings should be made first at all Remote radios,

then at the AP. This prevents a loss of communication between the AP and Remote radios

due to security mismatches. Communication loss requires a personal visit to each affected

remote site, where restoration can be performed at the Remote itself (see Chapter 4: Remote

Radio Management).

Security Configuration Menu

The Security Configuration Menu allows settings of several parameters related to network

access, user credentials, and encryption. A review of each item on the menu is important to

safeguarding your network from unauthorized access. Review these settings occasionally to

make sure they are applicable to the current state of your network.

Security Configuration Menu

A) Approve Remotes disabled H) Encryption Phrase --------

B) Encryption Enable disabled I) HTTP Security Mode Basic Auth

C) HTTP Access enabled J) Auto Key Rotation disabled

D) Telnet Access enabled K) Force Key Rotation

E) SNMP Mode v1-v2-v3 L) Max Remotes 100

F) Approved Remotes List N) User Passwords

G) Remote Access Mgr disabled N) Remote Access IP 224.254.1.10

Select a letter to configure an item, <ESC> for prev menu

▪ Approve Remotes—Enables authentication of Remote radios before granting access to

the network. Enabling forces the entra-NET radio to check the Approved Remotes List

(described below) before continuing the authorization process. Before enabling this option,

at least one entry must already exist in the Approved Remotes List. [Enabled, Disabled;

Disabled]

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