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Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab
Wireless-G Access Point
WPA2-Mixed
Encryption
.
TKIP + AES
is automatically selected so both methods can be used.
Passphrase
. Enter a Passphrase (also called a WPA Shared Key) of 8-32 characters.
Key Renewal
. Enter a Key Renewal timeout period, which instructs the Access Point how often it should change
the encryption keys.
Change these settings as described here and click
Save Settings
to apply your changes, or click
Cancel
Changes
to cancel your changes. Click
Help
for more information.
WPA-Enterprise
This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS
server is connected to the Access Point.)
Encryption
. WPA offers you two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the
type of algorithm you want to use,
TKIP
or
AES
.
RADIUS Server
. Enter the RADIUS server’s IP address.
RADIUS Port
. Enter the port number used by the RADIUS server.
Shared Secret
. Enter the Shared Secret key used by the Access Point and RADIUS server.
Key Renewal
. Enter a Key Renewal timeout period, which instructs the Access Point how often it should change
the encryption keys.
Change these settings as described here and click
Save Settings
to apply your changes, or click
Cancel
Changes
to cancel your changes. Click
Help
for more information.
Figure 6-16: Wireless Security - WPA-Enterprise Screen
Figure 6-15: Wireless Security - WPA2-Mixed Screen
radius:
a protocol that uses an authentication server to
control network access.
server:
any computer whose function in a network is to
provide user access to files, printing, communications, and
other services.
