User guide

Configuring Wireless Settings
Configuring Wireless # Settings
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5 Click Update Settings to save and apply the changes. A confirmation message
appears at the top of the page.
Using WPA
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) are two
security protocols developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance in response to the weaknesses
of WEP.
Selecting WPA as the Encryption Method allows you to choose WPA version, WPA
Authentication and WPA Algorithm. This section discusses WPA-PSK (pre-shared
key). For information on WPA-Enterprise (WPA-802.1X), see “Customizing 802.1X
Settings” on page 93.
WPA-PSK (also known as WPA-Personal) allows automatic key generation based
on a single passphrase. WPA-PSK provides strong security for small and medium
organizations and does not require a RADIUS server, but may not be supported on
older wireless devices. In some cases, the older devices can be upgraded with
adapters to take advantage of WPA-PSK.
If you configure the WLAN with WPA-PSK, wireless users are not able to connect
to your WLAN unless their devices support WPA-PSK and are configured with the
same passphrase.
1 Go to Configuration > Wireless/Radio 2.4/Radio 5G. The Configuration >
Wireless > Common page appears.
Encryption Strength • 64 bit: Specify the key with 10 hexadecimal digits or
5 ASCII characters.
•
128 bit: Specify the key with 26 hexadecimal digits or
13 ASCII characters. The 128-bit cryptography is stronger
privacy protection for your network and is recommended if
you use WEP.
Key Entry Method •
Hexadecimal: The encryption key only accepts
hexadecimal characters (0-9, A-F).
•
ASCII Text: The encryption key accepts ASCII characters.
WEP Key Enter the key manually according to the Key Entry Method
and Encryption Strength settings.
Key Index Choose the index, from “1” to “4”, that the WEP key is to be
stored in.
Table 27. WEP Options (Continued)