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wpa-preshared-key
This command defines a Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
preshared-key.
Syntax
wpa-preshared-key <type> <value>
• type - Input format. (Options: ASCII, HEX)
• value - The key string. For ASCII input, use 5/13
alphanumeric characters for 64/128 bit strings. For HEX
input, use 10/26 hexadecimal digits for 64/128 bit strings.
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Command Usage
• To support Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) for client
authentication, use the wpa-clients command to specify
the authentication type, use the wpa-mode command to
specify pre-shared-key mode, and use this command to
configure one static key.
• If WPA is used with pre-shared-key mode, all wireless
clients must be configured with the same pre-shared key to
communicate with the access point.
Example
Related Commands
wpa-clients (page 6-90)
wpa-mode (page 6-92)
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#wpa-preshared-key ASCII agoodsecret
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#