Enterasys Networks 9033900-04 manual Wpa-mode

Command Groups

wpa-mode

This command specifies whether Wi‐Fi Protected Access (WPA) is to use 802.1x dynamic keys or a pre‐shared key.

Syntax

wpa-mode<dynamic pre-shared-key>

•dynamic ‐ WPA with 802.1x dynamic keys.

•pre‐shared‐key ‐ WPA with a pre‐shared key.

Default Setting

Dynamic

Command Mode

Interface Configuration (Wireless)

Interface Configuration (Wireless): VAP

Command Usage

•Use this command for the default interface or any of the seven VAPs configurable per radio interface.

•When the WPA mode is set to “dynamic,” clients are authenticated using 802.1x via a RADIUS server. Each client has to be WPA‐enabled or support 802.1x client software. A RADIUS server must also be configured and be available in the wired network.

•In the dynamic mode, keys are generated for each wireless client associating with the access point. These keys are regenerated periodically, and also each time the wireless client is re‐ authenticated.

•When the WPA mode is set to “pre‐shared‐key,” the key must first be generated and distributed to all wireless clients before they can successfully associate with the access point.

Example

The following example shows setting wpa‐mode for the default interface and a VAP.

RoamAbout 3000#configure

Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CTRL/Z

RoamAbout 3000(config)#interface wireless a

RoamAbout 3000(if-wireless a)#wpa-mode pre-shared-key

RoamAbout 3000(if-wireless a)#vap 4

RoamAbout 3000(if-wireless a: VAP[4])#wpa-mode dynamic

RoamAbout 3000(if-wireless a: VAP[4])#end

RoamAbout 3000(if-wireless a)#

Related Commands

wpa‐clients page A‐145

wpa‐preshared‐key page A‐148

RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Configuration Guide A-147