User's Manual

SMC2862W-G Utility
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Authentication Type – WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access-Pre
Share Key) and WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) are
implemented in the SMC2862W-G adapter to prevent
unauthorized access.
WPA-PSK
How to set up WPA:
Wi-Fi Protected Access is a standards-based, interoperable
security enhancement that strongly increases the level of data
protection and access control for existing and future wireless LAN
systems. It will be forward-compatible with the upcoming
IEEE 802.11i standard. WPA employs a combination of several
technologies to provide an enhanced security solution for 802.11
wireless networks, including TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity
Protocol) for data protection and 802.1x for authenticated key
management. WPA provides a simple operating mode that uses
just a pre-shared password for network access. The Pre-Shared
Key mode uses a common password for user authentication that
is manually entered on the access point and all wireless clients
on the network.
To use the WPA function, take the following steps:
1. Select Authentication Type, WPA-PSK from the drop-down
menu.
2. Type in the Pre-Shared Key (PSK).
3. Click Apply Change to allow the settings to take effect.
Note: The PSK Passphrase character limit needs to be between 8-63
characters.
Manual Pre-Shared Key supports up to 64-Hex characters. If
there is no authentication server on your SOHO network, you can
issue the Pre-Shared Key to the adapter that is connected to the
access point. Be sure to use the same key for the wireless access
point and the connected adapter.