SonicOS 7.1 Access Points

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Sample Network Definitions

The following list shows one possible way you and configure your virtual access points to ensure proper access:

  • VAP #1, Corporate Wireless Users – A set of users who are commonly in the office, and to whom should be given full access to all network resources, providing that the connection is authenticated and secure. These users already belong to the network’s Directory Service, Microsoft Active Directory, which provides an EAP interface through IAS – Internet Authentication Services.
  • VAP#2, Legacy Wireless Devices – A collection of older wireless devices, such as printers, PDAs and hand-held devices, that are only capable of WEP encryption.
  • VAP#3, Visiting Partners – Business partners, clients, and affiliated who frequently visit the office, and who need access to a limited set of trusted network resources, as well as the Internet. These users are not located in the company’s Directory Services.
  • VAP# 4, Guest Users – Visiting clients to whom you wish to provide access only to untrusted (for example, Internet) network resources. Some guest users are provided a simple, temporary username and password for access.
  • VAP#5, Frequent Guest Users – Same as Guest Users, however, these users have more permanent guest accounts through a back-end database.

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