3Com 3CRWE875075A, 3CRWE850075A, 3CRWE825075A manual WPA Configuration for Windows XP

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cClick on Apply.

6Click Security on the 802.11a/b/g radio from the left frame page Menu.

7Make sure the following settings are set from the Security page: a Authentication is set to Open System.

b Encryption is Enabled.

c WPA Configuration is Checked to “Allow only WPA Clients”.

d Cipher Mode is set to AES/TKIP/WEP (WEP Cipher Mode is intended ONLY for support of legacy clients. If only WPA clients are on the network, choose AES or TKIP for increased security).

e WEP Configuration has at least one valid WEP key (select the appropriate key length, key type, and key index).

f WPA Key Management select WPA Pre-shared Key (PSK) and Key Type. g Enter the WPA PSK

h Click on Apply.

8The Access Point is now configured for WPA Pre-shared Key.

WPA CONFIGURATION FOR WINDOWS XP

The following table shows how to configure the access point to support the various authentication and encryption options available for Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration.

The following notes apply to configuring the access point for WPA under Windows XP:

n

n

A WPA-capable wireless network interface card is required.

The Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access, which you can download from the Microsoft Web site, is required.

nTo allow WEP clients, clear the WPA Configuration Required check box and enter an appropriate WEP key.

nFor all WPA configurations, 802.1x must be enabled on the Authentication page.

Windows XP Wireless Zero

 

 

 

Configuration

Access Points 8200/8250/8500/8700/8750

Authentication

Encryption

Authentication

Encryption

Other

 

 

 

 

 

Open

Disabled

Open System

Disable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WEP

Open System

Enable

Enter static keys under

 

 

 

 

WEP Configuration

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Wireless LAN Access Points 8250/8500/8750 3Com Corporation 350 Campus Drive Marlborough, MA Contents System Configuration Regulatory Compliance Information Index Introduction Product FeaturesManageability SecurityPerformance and Reliability HIGH-PERFORMANCE 802.11A Wireless Network StandardsFAR-REACHING 802.11G Infrastructure Wireless LAN Network Configuration and PlanningAD HOC Wireless LAN PCS Infrastructure Wireless LAN for Roaming WirelessTerminology Page Installation Requirements Installing the Access PointSafety Information Power RequirementsPage Before YOU Begin Connecting the Standard AntennasConnecting Power Using the Power Supply Mounting on a Wall Using a POWER-OVER-ETHERNET LAN PortChecking the Leds Plastic anchors and 3 screws Flat Surface Installation Selecting and Connecting a Different Antenna Model USA Power Settings on the Access Point for External AntennasInstalling Software Utilities Launching a Wireless Device Configuration Using the 3COM Wireless Device ManagerClick Configure Using the PRE-IP Configuration Wizard Configuration LoginSetting the Country Code Basic Setup Dhcp Client Advanced SetupIdentification Secure WEB Server Connection RadiusAuthentication Field Default Description Parameter Description Filter ControlSecurity Filters Filtering by VlanFiltering by Ethernet Protocol Type Client List TimeoutUplink Port MAC Address Filtering Snmp AdministrationBackup Configuration Status System LOGRadio Interface Radio SettingsPage Security Configuring AuthenticationConfiguring Encryption WPA ConfigurationWEP Configuration Select Advanced Setup HOW to Setup the Access Point for Radius AuthentictionEncryption is Enabled PRE-SHAREDPSK KEY HOW to Setup the Access Point for WPA withWPA Configuration for Windows XP WPA AES Troubleshooting Click Configure Client service area to match Obtaining Support for Your Product Where to GO for Help Troubleshoot OnlineContact US Telephone Technical Support and Repair Access Software DownloadsCountry Telephone Number North America Telephone Regulatory Compliance Information Industry Canada IC Emissions Compliance Statement Additional Country Restrictions WL-463, 802.11g Radio Module Safety Compliance Notice Index Radius TCP/IP
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