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Configuring the Access Point
Configuring Wireless Settings
3. Click the Encryption Method menu, and then click WPA. An additional set of
WPA-specific options appear on this page.
4. Review the encryption settings listed in Table 32
, and then make changes as
preferred.
Table 32. Encryption settings
Encryption Setting Description
WPA Version Your options are WPA, WPA2 or WPA Auto.
• WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is the replacement
security standard adopted by the Wi-Fi Alliance in
response to the security weaknesses of WEP. WPA was
developed as an interim measure prior to the
ratification of the 802.11i standard, which introduced
WPA2.
• WPA2 provides stronger wireless security than WPA
and is the recommended option. However, older
wireless clients may not be compatible with WPA2.
For example, WPA2 support on Windows XP requires
a Microsoft patch and is only available on Windows
XP with Service pack 2 or later.
• WPA-Auto allows both WPA and WPA2 devices to
operate on the same WLAN.
WPA Authentication PSK (Pre-Shared Key) mode is suitable for home or office
use. 802.1X mode uses a RADIUS server to verify user
identity. The auto mode offers both options for the
wireless client to choose from.
For more information on how to configure 802.1X
authentication, refer to “
Customizing 802.1X Settings”
on page 85.
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