systems and access points support it.
NOTE
: While shared key would appear to be the better option for a higher level of security, a known weakness is
created by the clear text transmission of the challenge string to the client. If someone uses a software tool to
detect the challenge string, the shared authentication key can be easily reverse-engineered. Therefore, open
authentication (with data encryption) is actually more secure.
To create a profile with shared authentication:
1. Click
Profiles
on the WiFi connection utility main window. Or if you are acting as the administrator, open
the
Administrator Tool
.
2. On the Profiles list/tab, click
Add
to open the
Create WiFi Profile General Settings
.
3.
Profile Name
: Enter a descriptive profile name.
4.
WiFi Network Name (SSID)
: Enter the network identifier.
5.
Operating Mode
: Click
Network (Infrastructure)
. (This parameter is set to Infrastructure if you are using
the Administrator Tool.)
6.
Administrator Profile Type
: Select
Persistent
or
Pre-logon/Common
. (This step applies only if you are
using the Administrator Tool.)
7. Click
Next
to open the
Security Settings
.
8. Click
Enterprise Security
.
9.
Network Authentication
: Select
Shared
. Shared authentication is accomplished with a pre-configured WEP
key.
10.
Data Encryption
: Select None, WEP (64-bit or 128-bit), or CKIP (64-bit or 128-bit).
11.
Enable 802.1X
: Disabled.
12.
Encryption Level
:
64-bit or 128-bit
: When switching between 64-bit and 128-bit encryption, the previous
settings are erased and a new key must be entered.
13.
Key Index
: Select
1
,
2
,
3
, or
4
. Change the Key Index to specify up to four passwords.
14.
Wireless Security Password (Encryption Key)
: Enter the wireless network password (Encryption Key).
This password is the same value used by the wireless access point or router. Contact your administrator for
this password.
Pass phrase (64-bit)
: Enter five (5) alphanumeric characters, 0-9, a-z or A-Z.
Hex key (64-bit)
: Enter 10 hexadecimal characters, 0-9, A-F.
Pass phrase (128-bit)
: Enter 13 alphanumeric characters, 0-9, a-z or A-Z.
Hex key (128-bit)
: Enter 26 hexadecimal characters, 0-9, A-F.
Create a Profile with WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal Network
Authentication
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a security enhancement that strongly increases the level of data protection and
access control to a wireless network. WPA-Personal enforces key-exchange and only works with dynamic
encryption keys. If your wireless access point or router supports WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal, then you should
enable it on the access point and provide a long, strong password. For personal or home networks without a
RADIUS or AAA server, use Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal.
WPA-Personal
: A wireless security method that provides strong data protection and prevents unauthorized
network access for small networks. It uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) or AES-CCMP encryption
and protects against unauthorized network access through the use of a pre-shared key (PSK).
WPA2-Personal
: A follow-on wireless security method to WPA that provides stronger data protection and
prevents unauthorized network access for small networks.
NOTE
: WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal are interoperable.
Some security solutions may not be supported by your computer's operating system and may require additional
software or certain hardware as well as wireless LAN infrastructure support. Check with your computer
manufacturer for details.
To add a profile with WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal network authentication:
1. Click
Profiles
on the WiFi connection utility main window. Or if you are acting as the administrator, open
the
Administrator Tool
.
Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility User's Guide
