Configuring the Wireless Network
Basic Settings
Cisco RV220W Administration Guide
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WPA2 Enterprise
—Allows you to use WPA2 with RADIUS server
authentication.
-
WPA2 Enterprise Mixed
—Allows both WPA and WPA2 clients to
connect simultaneously using RADIUS authentication.
•
Encryption Type—
An option is chosen automatically, based on the
selected security mode.
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TKIP+AES is used for WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Personal
Mixed, and WPA2 Enterprise Mixed.
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AES is used for WPA2 Personal and WPA2 Enterprise.
If you chose
WPA Enterprise
or
WPA2 Enterprise Mixed
, no further settings are
required. You can save the settings.
STEP 3
If you chose
WPA Personal
,
WPA2 Personal
, or
WPA2 Personal Mixed
, enter
these settings:
•
WPA Key
—Enter the pre-shared key for WPA/WPA2 PSK authentication.
The clients also need to be configured with the same password. As you type
the password, a message indicates the strength. For a stronger password,
enter at least eight characters including a variety of character types
(numbers, upper- and lowercase letters, and symbols).
•
Unmask Password
—Check the box if you want to see the key as typed.
Otherwise, the password is masked.
•
Key Renewal
—Enter the number of seconds after which the Cisco RV120W
will generate a new key. These keys are internal keys exchanged between
the Cisco RV120W and connected devices. The default value (3600
seconds) is usually adequate unless you are experiencing network
problems.
STEP 4
If you chose
WEP
, enter these settings:
•
Authentication—
Choose the option that is supported by your network
devices:
Open System
or
Shared Key
. In either case, the client must provide
the correct shared key (password) in order to connect to the wireless
network.
•
Encryption—
Choose
64-bit
or
128-bit
. 64-bit WEP has a 40-bit key, and
128-bit WEP has a 104-bit key. A larger key provides stronger encryption,
because the key is more difficult to crack.
