Configuring the Access Point
Configuring Wireless Settings
ZoneFlex Indoor Access Point 9.8.1 User Guide, 800-70601-001 Rev C 139
4 Review the encryption settings listed in Tab le 5 0 , and then make changes as
preferred.
Table 50. Encryption settings
Encryption Setting Description
WPA Version Your options are WPA, WPA2 or WPA Auto.
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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 before 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
WPA-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 140
.
WPA Algorithm •
TKIP: Temporal Key Integrity Protocol is an older encryption
algorithm that provides stronger security than a shared
WEP key, but not as strong as the newer AES algorithm.
•
AES: AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) replaces TKIP
as the default (and recommended) encryption algorithm for
modern wireless LANs.
•
Auto: Auto allows both encryption algorithms to be used
on the same WLAN. When Auto is selected, the wireless
client decides whether TKIP or AES is used. Note however
that allowing TKIP reduces the performance of the WLAN
(as broadcast packets are limited to slower transfer rates),
and is therefore not recommended.
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