Linksys WPC55AG Network Card User Manual


 
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Chapter 6: Using the WLAN Monitor
Creating a New Profile
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Notebook Adapter
WPA-PSK
After you select WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access - Pre-Shared Key) and click the Next button, then the
screen in Figure 6-18 will appear.
WPA-PSK offers two encryption types, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys.
Encryption Type - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, for the Encryption Type.
Pre-Shared Key - Enter a WPA Pre-Shared Key of 8-63 characters in the Pre-Shared Key field. The longer and
more complex your pre-shared key is, the more secure your network will be.
Click the Next button to continue, and then go to Step 8. Click the Back button to return to the previous
screen.
Figure 6-18: TKIP Settings
Figure 6-17: WPA-PSK Setting