Linksys WAP54GPE manual Wireless Wireless Security Tab, Disabled, WPA-Personal aka WPA-PSK

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Wireless-G Exterior Access Point

The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab

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

Wireless Security

	Enter the security settings for each SSID of the Access Point.
	Select SSID. Select the SSID whose security settings you want to configure.
	Security Mode. Select the wireless security mode you want to use, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA2-
	Personal Mixed, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise Mixed, RADIUS, or WEP. (WPA stands
	for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption and forward compatible
	with 802.11e. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, while RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In
	User Service.) Refer to the appropriate instructions below after you select the Authentication Type and SSID
	Interoperability settings. For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Access Point, refer to
	“Appendix B: Wireless Security.” To disable wireless security completely, select Disable. The default is Disabled.
	Wireless Isolation (within SSID). When disabled, wireless PCs that are associated to the same Network Name
	(SSID), can see and transfer files between each other. When Enabled, Wireless PCs will not be able to see each	Figure 6-5: Wireless - Wireless Security (Disabled)
	other. This feature is very useful when setting up a wireless hotspot location. The default is Disabled.	Figure 6-5: Wireless - Wireless Security (Disabled)

	Detailed options for each Security Mode are described below.

Disabled

There is no option to be configured for this mode.

WPA-Personal (aka WPA-PSK)

WPA Algorithms. WPA offers you two encryption methods, TKIP and AES for data encryption. Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES. The default is TKIP.

WPA Shared Key. Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 characters.

Key Renewal Timeout. Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period, which instructs the Access Point how often it should change the encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds.

Figure 6-6: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA-Personal)

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User GuideTable of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Wireless SecurityFrequently Asked Questions List of Figures 15 Wireless Advanced Wireless Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Network Layout Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology RoamingExample of a Simple Wireless Network LEDs Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointWireless Receiving data from a wireless deviceAntenna That supports Power over Ethernet PoEPorts EthernetReset Button Ground Reset Button and GroundInternal Antenna Pattern Horizontal Plane Antenna PatternWireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Connecting the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Hardware InstallationOverview Ground the Access Point Accessing the Utility Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointNavigating the Utility SetupWireless Enter the Host Name and IP Address settings on this screenAP Mode AdministrationStatus IP Settings Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointSetup Tab Network SetupTime Setup Time TabWireless Basic Wireless Settings Tab Wireless NetworkConfigure the Wireless Network attributes for each Ssid Wireless-G Exterior Access Point WPA-Personal aka WPA-PSK Wireless Wireless Security TabWireless Security DisabledWPA2-Personal Mixed WPA2-PersonalWPA2-Enterprise WPA-EnterpriseWPA2-Enterprise Mixed 11 Wireless Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise MixedRadius Wireless Wireless Connection Control Tab Wireless Connection ControlSelect MAC Address From Networked Computers Advanced Wireless Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings TabWireless-G Exterior Access Point MAC Address AP Mode Tab17 Wireless Repeater Wireless Repeater18 Site Survey Local AP Password Administration Management TabAP Password Web AccessWireless-G Exterior Access Point Log Administration Log TabWireless-G Exterior Access Point Firmware Upgrade Administration Factory Default TabAdministration Firmware Upgrade Tab Factory DefaultAdministration Reboot Tab RebootOn this screen you can reboot the Access Point Config Management Administration Config Management TabStatus Local Network Tab InformationLocal Network 26 Status Wireless Status Wireless TabSystem Performance WiredWireless Status System Performance TabWireless-G Exterior Access Point Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingWhat Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is the ISM band? Does the Access Point function as a firewall? Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Firmware UpgradeAppendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3af Appendix F SpecificationsModel StandardsExternal antenna is sold separately Operating HumidityStorage Humidity To 95%, Non-CondensingLimited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationWireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Linksys Appendix I Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys? Information section in this Guide