User guide

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Configuring the Access Point
Configuring Wireless Settings
To configure WPA encryption settings
1. Go to Configuration > Wireless. The Configuration > Wireless > Common page
appears.
NOTE: If you are using a dual band ZoneFlex AP, go to Configuration > Radio 2.4G
or Configuration > Radio 5G.
2. Click the Wireless # tab that you want to configure. The Configuration > Wireless
> Wireless[#] page appears.
3. Click the Encryption Method menu, and then click WPA. An additional set of
WPA-specific options appear on this page.
4. Review the encryption settings listed in Tab l e 17
, and then make changes as
preferred.
Table 17. Encryption settings
Encryption Setting Description
WPA Version Your options are WPA, WPA2 or WPA Auto.
• 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 prior to the 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 personal
use. 802.1X mode uses a RADIUS server to verify user identity.
The auto mode offers both options for the wireless client to
choose from.
For more information on how to configure the 802.1X mode,
refer to “Customizing 802.1X Settings”
on page 58.