Cisco Systems WAP54G manual Wireless Tab Wireless Security

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Chapter 3

Configuration

The Wireless Tab > Wireless Security

Change the Access Point’s wireless security settings on this screen.

Wireless Security

Security Mode  Select the security method you want to use, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA2-Mixed,WPA-Enterprise, RADIUS, or WEP. (WPA stands for Wi- Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption. WPA2 is a stronger version of WPA. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, while RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service.) Refer to the appropriate instructions below. For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Access Point, refer to Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist, page 5. To disable such security, select Disabled.

WPA-Personal

Wireless > Wireless Security (WPA-Personal)

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.

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.

WPA2-Personal

Wireless > Wireless Security (WPA2-Personal)

Encryption  AES is automatically selected as the encryption method.

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.

WPA2-Mixed

Wireless > Wireless Security (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.)

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Contents Wireless-G Access Point Icon Descriptions About This GuideOnline Resources Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Appendix E Software License Agreement Back Panel Chapter Product OverviewFront Panel Additional Security Tips Chapter Wireless Security ChecklistGeneral Network Security Guidelines Client Software Installation Chapter Using the Linksys Wireless Guard ServiceDestination Location Your Account Network AccessAccessing Your Account Add a Guest Member Registration Add a MemberTo secure an unprotected network Securing or Unprotecting Your Wireless Guard NetworkTo unprotect a network How to Access the Web-Based Utility Chapter Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointHow to Navigate within the Utility Setup Tab Network SetupLAN MAC Address Setup Tab AP ModeAP Mode Basic Wireless Settings Press the SecureEasySetup Button for Your Wireless Client Wireless Security Wireless Tab Wireless SecurityRadius Access Restriction Wireless MAC FilterAdvanced Wireless Management AP’s PasswordBackup and Restore Administration Tab Log Administration Tab SnmpSnmp V1/V2c Snmp CommunityFirmware Upgrade Administration Tab Firmware UpgradeStatus Tab Local Network AP’s InformationWireless Network Status Tab Wireless NetworkCan’t connect to the Internet Appendix a TroubleshootingWAP54G Appendix B SpecificationsExclusions and Limitations Limited WarrantyObtaining Warranty Service Technical Support FCC Statement Safety NoticesFCC Radiation Exposure Statement Industry Canada StatementAvis d’Industrie Canada Wireless DisclaimerDansk Danish Miljøinformation for kunder i EU Regulatory Information Norsk Norwegian Miljøinformasjon for kunder i EU Regulatory Information Software Licenses Software in Linksys ProductsPreamble ScheduleSoftware License Agreement Software License Agreement No Warranty GNU Lesser General Public License Software License Agreement Software License Agreement Software License Agreement No Warranty Original SSLeay License OpenSSL License8092230A-AI