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WPA Security

The WiFi Protected Access (WPA) protocol is a collection of interoperable security enhancements intended for use in both consumer and enterprise settings. It is a forward-compatible subset of the upcoming 802.11i security standard that greatly improves on the WEP security standard. WPA includes a stronger data encryption scheme that uses the TKIP (temporal key integrity protocol) key exchange proto- col, and a message integrity check (MIC) and an extended initialization vector with sequencing roots to prevent interception of packets by unauthorized users.

WPA can be run on its own or in conjunction with the 802.1x procol. For most home and small business applications, WPA is all that is necessary. When run on its own, all that is necessary is to set up a single static PSK String as a shared mas- ter key. When run in conjunction with 802.1x, it employs the same dynamic key arrangement used by 802.1x itself. See the previous section “802.1x Security” for an

explanation of the 802.1x setting values.

To Enable WPA:

1.Click the WPA button in the Basic Settings menu box.

2.Click on the the PSK String menu button and enter an arbitrary alphanumer- ic string in the window. The minimum suggested length is 8 characters Note: the PSK String word is case sensitive.

3.If you do not wish to enable the 802.1x protocol, simply click the Next button

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Contents Wireless Access Point Table of Contents Page Introduction1 Package ContentsMinimum System Requirements Front Panel Access Point FeaturesPower LED Wireless LEDLAN Port Power PortReset Button Rear PanelTechnical Support Creating a Wireless Network Wireless2 Networking BasicsTo add wireless networking to an established wired network Extending a Wired NetworkCreating a Wireless Network from a Single Computer Before Installing Installing Access PointConnecting the Access Point Placing or Mounting the Access Point Configuring the Access Point Making a Connection Setting Up Access PointViewing The Control Panel Setting the IP Address Basic Settings Page WEP 802.1x Security To EnableWPA Security To Enable WPAAdvanced Settings To Enable WPA withMAC Authentication Access Control Information AdministrationSave and Restart Upgrading Your Access Point’s FirmwareAssociated Stations To Upgrade Your Access Point’s FirmwareHow far can I be from the Access Point and still connect? Troubleshooting & FAQsTroubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsWill cordless phones interfere with the Access Point? How fast is the wireless network?Can I share my Internet connection using the Access Point? Does the Access Point provide load balancing capabilities?What is WEP? How do I make a HEX-based WEP key? What is WPA?Windows 98 and 98 SE Setting Up Static IPPage Page 192.168.0.2 Windows Me Page Dont include the periods they are automatically entered Windows Page Page Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties window appears Windows XP Connections option Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties window appears 192.182.0.2 Aptitude SpecificationsBSecurity ManagementUsability FeaturesOperating Range Specifications InterfaceWireless Data RatesEnvironmental RoamingStandards Compliance SecurityLimited Warranty PowerCompliance Certification Modifications Regulatory Compliance NoticesClass B Equipment Page Limited Warranty Published specifications or user guide