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WPA/WPA2 Security
WPA2 Security
WPA2 is the next generation of WPA, based on the 802.11i standard.On the STA side, for
Microsoft Zero Configuration, install SP2 for Windows XP. Then apply the Microsoft Zero
Configuration patch, available at the Microsoft update site. Then install an Atheros
WPA2-capable driver and control the connection with Windows.
WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Security
To use WPA/WPA2 Passphrase security In the ACU, access the Security tab in the Profile
Management window.
1. In the ACU, edit the security settings by clicking New or Modify on the Profile
Management tab.
2. Choose a profile to edit, or name the new profile in the Profile Management window.
Enter the SSID of the AP the STA connects to.
3. On the Security tab, choose WPA/WPA2 Passphrase.
To enable WPA-PSK security:
1. Click on the Security tab, and choose the WPA/WPA2 Passphrase radio button. Click
the Configure button.
2. Enter the WPA passphrase (for ASCII text, enter 8–63 characters, for hexadecimal,
enter 64 characters). Click OK
3. Click OK and enable the profile.
Figure 2-6. WPA-PSK Configuration Window
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