User Manual
HomePlug 802.11g Access Point User Guide
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Passphrase This feature allows you to generate a key or keys from a text (ASCII)
phrase, rather than enter keys in Hex.
To use this feature:
• Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase
field
• Click the "Generate Key" button.
• If encryption strength is set to 64 bit, then each of the four key
fields will be populated with key values. If encryption strength is
set to 128 bit, then only the selected WEP key field will will be
given a key value.
WPA-PSK Wireless Security
If "WPA-PSK" is selected, the screen will look like the following example.
Figure 9: WPA-PSK Screen
Data – WPA-PSK Screen
Security
System
WPA-PSK
Like WEP, data is encrypted before transmission. WPA is more secure
than WEP, and should be used if all wireless stations support WPA.
PSK This is also called the "Passphrase" or "Network Key". Enter the
desired key value. Data is encrypted using a key derived from the
PSK. Other Wireless Stations must use the same key. The PSK must
be from 8 to 63 characters in length.
Key Lifetime This determines how often the encryption key is changed. You can
change the default value if desired.
Encryption The WPA-PSK standard allows different encryption methods to be
used. Select the desired option. Wireless Stations must use the same
encryption method.