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Chapter 3
Configuration
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Wireless-G Access Point
The Wireless Tab > Wireless Security
Change the Access Point’s wireless security settings on
this screen.
Wireless Security
Security Mode Select the security method you want
to use, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA2-Mixed,
WPA-Enterprise, RADIUS, or WEP. (WPA stands for Wi-
Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger
than WEP encryption. WPA2 is a stronger version of WPA.
WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, while RADIUS
stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service.)
Refer to the appropriate instructions below. For detailed
instructions on configuring wireless security for the Access
Point, refer to Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist,
page 5. To disable such security, select Disabled.
WPA-Personal
Wireless > Wireless Security (WPA-Personal)
Encryption WPA offers you two encryption methods,
TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the
type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES.
Passphrase Enter a Passphrase (also called a WPA Shared
Key) of 8-32 characters.
Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal timeout period, which
instructs the Access Point how often it should change the
encryption keys.
Change these settings as described here and click Save
Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes
to cancel your changes. Click Help for more information.
WPA2-Personal
Wireless > Wireless Security (WPA2-Personal)
Encryption AES is automatically selected as the
encryption method.
Passphrase Enter a Passphrase (also called a WPA Shared
Key) of 8-32 characters.
Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal timeout period, which
instructs the Access Point how often it should change the
encryption keys.
Change these settings as described here and click Save
Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes
to cancel your changes. Click Help for more information.
WPA2-Mixed
Wireless > Wireless Security (WPA2-Mixed)
Encryption TKIP + AES is automatically selected so both
methods can be used.
Passphrase Enter a Passphrase (also called a WPA Shared
Key) of 8-32 characters.
Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal timeout period, which
instructs the Access Point how often it should change the
encryption keys.
Change these settings as described here and click Save
Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes
to cancel your changes. Click Help for more information.
WPA-Enterprise
This option features WPA used in coordination with a
RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS
server is connected to the Access Point.)