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Configuring the Access Point
Configuring WLAN Settings
2. Click the Wireless # tab that you want to configure. The Configuration :: Wireless
:: Wireless[#] page appears.
3. Click the Encryption Method menu, and then click WPA. An additional set of
WPA-specific encryption options appear on this page.
4. Review the encryption settings listed in Table 20
, and the make changes as
preferred.
5. Click Update Settings to save and apply the changes. A confirmation message
appears at the top of the page.
Table 20. WPA settings
Encryption Setting Description
WPA Version Your options are WPA, WPA2 or WPA Auto.
• When WPA is selected, the wireless client
decides the version of WPA will be used.
WPA is the recommended default for best
compatibility. Wi-Fi WPA-capable PDAs
and other gadgets are usually limited to
WPA + TKIP.
• WPA2 is an advanced option. WPA2
support on Windows requires a Microsoft
patch and is only available on Windows XP
with Service pack 2 or later.
• WPA-Auto is an advanced option. Only
the best WPA 802.11i conforming/Wi-Fi
WPA-certified client devices can operate
in this mode.
WPA Authentication PSK mode is suitable for home or personal
use. 802.1x mode uses a networked RADIUS
server to verify user identity. The auto mode
offers both options for the wireless client to
pick.
WPA Algorithm When Auto is selected, the wireless client
decides whether TKIP or AES will be used.
AES is the strongest encryption and requires
additional hardware support on wireless
devices.You should consult the
documentation of your wireless client
devices. Auto is an advanced option and
some wireless clients may fail to associate.
Passphrase
Enter a new passphrase between 8 and 32
characters long, using any combination of
printable characters (letters, numbers,
hyphens and underscores).
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