SMC Networks SMC2555W-AG Network Router User Manual


 
Command Line Interface
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wpa-mode
This command specifies whether Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
is to use 802.1x dynamic keys or a pre-shared key.
Syntax
wpa-mode <dynamic | pre-shared-key>
dynamic - WPA with 802.1x dynamic keys.
pre-shared-key - WPA with a pre-shared key.
Default Setting
dynamic
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Command Usage
When the WPA mode is set to “dynamic,” clients are
authenticated using 802.1x via a RADIUS server. Each
client has to be WPA-enabled or support 802.1x client
software. A RADIUS server must also be configured and be
available in the wired network.
In the dynamic mode, keys are generated for each wireless
client associating with the access point. These keys are
regenerated periodically, and also each time the wireless
client is re-authenticated.
When the WPA mode is set to “pre-shared-key,” the key
must first be generated and distributed to all wireless clients
before they can successfully associate with the access point.
Example
Related Commands
wpa-clients (page 6-90)
wpa-preshared-key (page 6-93)
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#wpa-mode pre-shared-key
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#