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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:

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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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