Gigabyte GN-WM01GT user manual Security Tab

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3.3.2 Security Tab

The wireless security sub tab offers you the method of security (if any) you may select. Select WPA/WPA2, WPA/WPA2-Passphrase, 802.1x, Pre Shared WEP, or None. WPA/WPA2 is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption, and 802.1x is the RADIUS authentication service. The default setting is None.

Figure 3-5.Profile Management > Security Tab

Set Security Method – WPA/WPA2 – Wi-Fi Protected Access - Choosing WPA opens the WPA/WPA2 EAP drop-down menu. The options include EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP(EAP-GTC), PEAP(EAP-MSCHAR V2), LEAP and EAP-FAST. Click on the Configure button and fill in the Define Certificate dialog.

WPA/WPA2-Passphrase - Enables WPA/WPA2-Pre Shared Key (PSK). Click on the Configure button and fill in the WPA/WPA2 Passphrase.

802.1x – RADIUS Authentication. Enables 802.1x security, and is only available if a RADIUS Server is connected to the router) Choosing 802.1x opens the 802.1x EAP type drop-down menu. The options include EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP(EAP-GTC), PEAP(EAP-MSCHAR V2), LEAP and EAP-FAST

Pre-Shared Key - Enables the use of pre-shared keys that are defined on both the access point and the station. To define pre-shared encryption keys, choose the Pre-Shared Key radio button and click the Configure button to fill in the Define Pre-Shared Keys window.

Allow Associate to Mixed Cells – Check the Allow Association to Mixed Cells check box if the access point to which the client adapter is to associate (or the VLAN to which the client will be assigned) has WEP set to Optional and static WEP is enabled on the client adapter. Otherwise, the client is unable to establish a connection with the access point.

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Contents User’s Manual Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement FCC CautionFCC Radiation Exposure Statement Contents WM01GT Wireless Notebook Adapter FeaturesProduct Overview Package Contents LED IndicatorOperating Modes System Requirements Installation Installing the Wireless Client UtilityPage SmartSetup WM01GT Client Utility quick start iconPage ISP Type auto detected Using the Wireless Utility Current Status TabPage Page Site Survey Tab Site SurveyProfile Management Tab General Tab Security Tab Configure Pre Shared Key WEP Security WPA/WPA2-PassphraseUsing Leap Enter WPA PassphraseUsing EAP-FAST Page Using EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS or Peap Enabling EAP-TTLS Enabling Peap EAP-GTCEnabling Peap EAP Mschap Advanced Tab Page Preferred Access Points Diagnostics Tab Advanced Statistics16.Advanced Statistics Window Page Adapter Information Tab What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What is Ad-hoc mode?What is Infrastructure mode? Appendix aAppendix B Glossary Ssid is the name representing the Router in Wlan Appendix C Specifications 802.11bSubject to Change without Notices Appendix D Regulatory Information Important NoteAppendix E Wireless Security Wireless Security TipsDon’t Be a Statistic Appendix F Warranty Limited Warranty Statement 1-Year WarrantyCustomer Service