SmartBridges sB3021 manual WPA-PSK Items Descriptions, WPA-Shared Key, Re-key Time, MAC Address

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	Table 2-6 WPA-PSK
Page Items	Descriptions
	WPA-PSK is an extra-strong encryption where the encryption keys are
	automatically changed (called re-keying) and authenticated between
	devices after a specified period of time, or after a specified number of
	packets has been transmitted.
WPA-PSK	WPA-PSK is far superior to WEP and provides stronger protection for
	the home/SOHO user for two reasons. The process used to generate the
	encryption key is very rigorous and the re-keying (or key changing) is
	done very quickly. This stops even the most determined hacker from
	gathering enough data to break the encryption.
	The key that is used by the clients to get authenticated with the Root
WPA-Shared Key	Bridge.
Re-key Time	The time period during which the keys will be re-negotiated.
MAC Address	MAC address of the client that can get authenticated

WPA2-PSK

Based on the 802.11i standard, WPA2 was released in 2004 and uses a stronger method of encryption. Like WPA, WPA2 offers two versions – Personal and Enterprise. Personal mode requires only an access point and uses a pre-shared key for authentication while Enterprise mode requires a RADIUS authentication server and uses EAP.

Note: Currently WPA2-PSK is using the TKIP as the encryption type.

Follow the steps below to configure the WPA2-PSK:

1.Click on RADIO A: Security (or RADIO B: Security).

2.Select the WPA2-PSKfrom the dropdown menu of the Security Mode.

3.Dial the MAC that can get authenticated.

4.Enter the WPA Shared Key (between 8 to 64 characters) in the dialog box provided.

5.Select the encryption type between TKIP and AES.

6.Enter the Re-key time, by which the authentication is going to be checked repeatedly.

7.Click on Apply changes to save the configuration details.

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