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Field Descriptions for Mixed WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, WPA2-PSK and WPA-PSK page

Field Description

Data Encryption

When using WPA or WPA2 authentication, these WPA

encryption modes can be set: TKIP, AES, or TKIP + AES.

AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) provides the strongest

encryption, while TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol)

provides strong encryption with improved compatibility. the

TKIP + AES mode allows both TKIP and AES-capable clients

to connect.

Format

Sets the format of key as hexadecimal digits or ASCII

character.

Pre-Shared Key

Sets the WPA/WPA2 Pre-Shared Key (PSK). This is either an

8-63 ASCII character string or 64 hexadecimal digits. This is

specified when the Network Authentication method is WPA-

PSK or WPA2-PSK.