09-17-2015 02:32 PM - edited 07-05-2021 03:57 AM
We have a 2504WLC and an AIR-CAP702i-A-K9. These are to be deployed in a living facility to give the residents WiFi access. There is no 'server' to connect these to. There is a Win7 box that will be used. After reading I see the users and passwords are setup beforehand and given access to the AP's. Is this the only way access is granted by creating users/pass first for each resident? or can a passphrase that everyone uses be setup for the SSID?
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09-17-2015 07:20 PM
You do not need to use usernames and passwords, although it may be considered more secure. You can choose to use a preshared key, which is a passphrase that needs to be entered on each wireless client device connecting to the network.
Below are instructions on setting up a preshared key, you need to configure this in the GUI as follows: WLAN > SSID settings > Security > Layer 2 tab:
Take note on step 7, you would choose PSK (pre-shared key) and enter the passphrase. I'd recommend using WPA2 and AES for most deployments.
Hope this helps,
Pete.
09-17-2015 07:20 PM
You do not need to use usernames and passwords, although it may be considered more secure. You can choose to use a preshared key, which is a passphrase that needs to be entered on each wireless client device connecting to the network.
Below are instructions on setting up a preshared key, you need to configure this in the GUI as follows: WLAN > SSID settings > Security > Layer 2 tab:
Take note on step 7, you would choose PSK (pre-shared key) and enter the passphrase. I'd recommend using WPA2 and AES for most deployments.
Hope this helps,
Pete.
09-21-2015 08:47 AM
Peter Moorey - Thanks for the info.
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