Fortress Bridge: Configuration
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WPA and WPA2 generate encryption keys dynamically and
exchange keys automatically with connected devices at user-
specified intervals. This interval is the only additional setting
required for WPA security. S pecify the interval in seconds in the
WPA Rekey Period field. Whole numbers between 0 and 99999,
inclusive, are allowed. A value of 0 (zero), disables the
rekeying function; the keys used by connecting devices will
remain unchanged for the duration of their sessions.
WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK and WPA-Mixed-PSK Security
WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and WPA2-PSK are the
pre-shared key modes of these two WPA types (as
distinguished from the enterprise modes described above).
Pre-shared key mode differs from enterprise mode in that PSK
bases its key generation on a user-specified key or
passphrase.
You can specify that WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK be used
exclusively on a given VAP, or you can configure a single VAP
to be able to use either (by selecting WPA-Mixed-PSK),
depending on the WPA-PSK type in use by the connecting
device.
Like enterprise-mode WPA, WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK
generate encryption keys dynamically and exchange keys
automatically with connected devices at user-specified
intervals. Specify the interval in seconds in the WPA Rekey
Period field. Whole numbers between 0 and 99999, inclusive,
are allowed. A value of 0 (zero), disables the rekeying function;
the keys used by connecting devices will remain unchanged for
the duration of their sessions.
Additionally you must enter the WPA Preshared Key itself, in the
form of either a plaintext passphrase between 8 and 63
characters in length or a 64-digit hexadecimal string, and then
use the radio buttons to specify whether the key is a
Passphrase or a hexadecimal Key.
3.3.4.6 Configuring Virtual Radio Settings
1Log on to the Bridge GUI admin account and select
INTERFACES from the menu on the left.
2In the VIRTUAL ACCESS POINTS frame, click the Edit button for
the VAP you want to configure.
3Select and/or enter the values you want to set for the VAP.
Your options are described in sections 3.3.4.1 through
3.3.4.5).
4Click Apply at the bottom of the screen.