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SonicOS 5.8.1 Administrator Guide
Virtual Access Point Profile Settings
The table below lists configuration parameters and descriptions for Virtual Access Point Profile
Settings:
Feature Description
Name Choose a friendly name for this VAP Profile. Choose
something descriptive and easy to remember as you will later
apply this profile to new VAPs.
Type Set to SonicPoint by default. Retain this default setting if using
SonicPoints as VAPs (currently the only supported radio type)
Authentication Type Below is a list available authentication types with descriptive
features and uses for each:
WEP
• Lower security
• For use with older legacy devices, PDAs, wireless printers
WPA
• Good security (uses TKIP)
• For use with trusted corporate wireless clients
• Transparent authentication with Windows log-in
• No client software needed in most cases
WPA2
• Best security (uses AES)
• For use with trusted corporate wireless clients
• Transparent authentication with Windows log-in
• Client software install may be necessary in some cases
• Supports 802.11i “Fast Roaming” feature
• No backend authentication needed after first log-in (allows
for faster roaming)
WPA2-AUTO
• Tries to connect using WPA2 security, if the client is not
WPA2 capable, the connection will default to WPA.
Unicast Cipher The unicast cipher will be automatically chosen based on the
authentication type.
Multicast Cipher The multicast cipher will be automatically chosen based on the
authentication type.
Maximum Clients Choose the maximum number of concurrent client connections
permissible for this virtual access point.