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WPA/ WPA2/ WPA-Mixed
WPA/ WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is more secure than WEP. It uses a “Shared Key” which allows the encryption
keys to be regenerated at a specified interval. There are several encryption options: TKIP, AES, TKIP-AES and
additional setup for RADIUS is required in this method. The most important features beyond WPA to become
standardized through 802.11i/WPA2 are: pre-authentication, which enables secure fast roaming without noticeable
signal latency.
If WPA or WPA2 is used, the wireless stations and access point must have the same security settings.
802.1x
With 802.1x authentication, a wireless PC can join any network and receive any messages that are not encrypted,
however, additional setup for RADIUS to issue the WEP key dynamically will be required.
RADIUS is an authentication, authorization, and accounting client-server protocol. The client is a network access server
that desires to authenticate its links. The server has access to a user database with authentication information.
6.4.
To allow wireless stations (STA) to access the access point (AP), the wireless stations and the access point must use the
same settings, as follows:
Mode
The mode must be set to Infrastructure.
SSID (ESSID) (Extended
Service Set Identifier)
The network name must match the value used on the Wireless Router.
Note! The SSID (service set identifier) is case- sensitive.
Disable
If there is no security is enabled on the Wireless Router, the security of each station should be disabled as well.
And, you can connect the Wireless Router without security, but it is NOT recommended.
WEP
Open System/
Shared Key/
Auto
By default, WEP on the Wireless Router is disabled.
Shared Key only supports WEP as encryption method.
AUTO (Open/Shared) means AP can accept STA connect to it using OPEN-WEP or SHARED-WEP.
 If WEP remains disabled on the Wireless Router, all stations must have WEP disabled.
 If WEP is enabled on the Wireless Router, each station must use the same settings as the Wireless Router.
Personal (Pre-Shared Key)
WPA
WPA2
WPA2-Mixed
WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES)/ WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES): If one of these securities is enabled on the Wireless Router. To make
a connection, each station must use the same algorithms and pass phrase as the Wireless Router.
Pre-Shared Key Format: There are two formats for choice to set the Pre-shared key, Passphrase and Hex (64
characters). If Hex is selected, users will have to enter 64 characters string at a time. For easier configuration, the
Passphrase (at least 8 characters) format is recommended.
Pre-Shared Key: Pre-Shared Key serves as a password. Users may key in 8 to 63 characters string if you selected
passphrase. Pre-shared key format to set the passwords or leave it blank, in which the 802.1x authentication will
be activated. Make sure the same password is used on client's end.
Enterprise (RADIUS)
WPA
WPA2
WPA2-Mixed
802.1x
RADIUS Server: RADIUS is an authentication, authorization and accounting client-server protocol. The client is a
network access server that desires to authenticate its links. The RADIUS is a server that has access to a user
database with authentication information. Each station must set up the RADIUS server’s IP address, port and
passwords that provided by your ISP.