User's Manual

Interface Commands
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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 6-87)
wpa-preshared-key (page 6-90)
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#wpa-mode pre-shared-key
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#