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Figure 20-14 Linksys WAP setup screen

To make life easier, current WAPs come with a Web-based utility that

autodetects the WAP and guides the user through setting up all of its features.

When you purchase a new WAP, there is a pretty good chance the vendor

already has updated firmware for it. This is even more true if you’ve had your

WAP for a while. Before configuring your WAP for your users to access it,

you should check for updates. Refer to the section “Software

Troubleshooting,” later in the chapter, for more on updating WAP firmware.

Configure the SSID option where indicated. Remember that it’s better to

configure a unique SSID than it is to accept the well-known default one. The

default may help an attacker identify your hardware and focus on any

vulnerabilities it is known to have. Avoid names that include an address,

name, number, or other description that would help an attacker locate the

physical device.

Channel selection is usually automatic, but you can reconfigure this option

if you have particular needs in your organization (for example, if you have

multiple wireless networks operating in the same area). Use a wireless

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