3Com WL-455 Network Router User Manual


 
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WPA CONFIGURATION FOR WINDOWS XP
The following table shows how to configure the access point to support the
various authentication and encryption options available for Windows XP Wireless
Zero Configuration.
The following notes apply to configuring the access point for WPA under
Windows XP:
A WPA-capable wireless network interface card is required.
The Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access, which you can
download from the Microsoft Web site, is
required.
To allow WEP clients, clear the WPA Configuration Required check box and
enter an appropriate WEP key.
For all WPA configurations, 802.1x must be enabled on the
Authentication
page.
Windows XP Wireless Zero
Configuration
Access Points 8250/8750
Authentication Encryption Authentication Encryption Other
Open
Disabled Open System Disable
WEP Open System Enable
Enter static keys
under WEP
Configuration
Shared
Disabled Not available
WEP Shared Key Enable
Enter static keys
under WEP
Configuration
WPA
AES Not available on 8200
TKIP
Open System
(for 8750)
Enable
WPA Configuration:
Required
Multicast Cipher
Mode: AES
WPA Key
Management: WPA
802.1x
WEP Open System Enable
WPA Configuration:
Required
Multicast Cipher
Mode: WEP
WPA Key
Management: WPA
802.1x