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Linksys WAP54G manual WPA2 Mixed Mode, WPA Enterprise, Linksys Wireless Guard

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Wireless-G Access Point

WPA2 Mixed Mode

To use WPA2 Mixed Mode security, select WPA2 Mixed Mode from the Security drop-down menu. WPA2

Mixed Mode uses TKIP and AES for encryption. Enter a Passphrase that is 8-32 characters in length.

Encryption - The default for WPA2 Personal, TKIP +AES, is automatically selected.

Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of 8-32 characters in the Passphrase field.

The longer and more complex your Passphrase is, the more secure your network will be.

Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

WPA Enterprise

If you want to use WPA-Enterprise, then you should select Disabled and use the Access Point’s Web-based

Utility to configure your wireless security settings. (Refer to “Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G AccessFigure 5-23: WPA2 Mixed Mode Settings Screen Point.”) Click the Next button and proceed to step 5.

Linksys Wireless Guard

This subscription service gives you WPA Enterprise security without the work of building your own RADIUS server. Click Learn more to visit www.linksys.com/wirelessguard.

If you want to use the Linksys Wireless Guard service, select Linksys Wireless Guard. Click the Next button and proceed to the next section, “Configuring the Linksys Wireless Guard Settings.”

Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point

radius (remote authentication dial-in user service): a protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access.

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Using the Setup Wizard

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Linksys WAP54G manual WPA2 Mixed Mode, WPA Enterprise, Linksys Wireless Guard

Contents

802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User GuideTable of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Wireless SecurityFrequently Asked Questions Back Panel Front Panel25 Congratulations Screen Site Survey Screen Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Access Point Planning Your Wireless Network Network TopologyRoaming Network Layout Cisco logo Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access PointBack Panel LAN Port Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point Connections for SetupOverview Using the Setup Wizard Setting up the Wireless-G Access PointConnect the Network Cable to the Router or Switch Screen Check the Access Point’s Status Screen Password Screen Basic Settings Screen 10 SecureEasySetup Screen Using the Access Point’s SecureEasySetup Feature15 Confirm New Settings Screen 16 Congratulations Screen Configuring a Non-SecureEasySetup Device17 Configure Wireless Settings Screen Manually Configuring the Access Point’s Wireless SettingsWEP 128-Bit WEP 64-BitWPA2 Personal WPA PersonalWPA2 Mixed Mode Linksys Wireless GuardWPA Enterprise 25 Congratulations Screen 26 Attention Screen Configuring the Linksys Wireless Guard Settings28 Securing Your Access Point Screen 31 Wireless Guard Congratulations Screen Client Software Installation Using the Linksys Wireless Guard ServiceExit Other Applications Destination Location Restart Your Computer Network AccessYour Account Accessing your AccountAdd a Guest 11 Network Administration12 Modify Access Control Member Registration Add a Member16 Subscriber Information 18 Credentials Information Securing or Unprotecting Your Wireless Guard Network To unprotect a networkTo secure an unprotected network Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point SetupNavigating the Utility Wireless AdministrationStatus Configuration Type Accessing the UtilitySetup Network Setup Tab Network SetupSetup Static IP Screen Setup AP Mode Tab AP ModeLAN MAC Address Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point Setup AP Mode Tab Wireless-G Access Point Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Basic Wireless Settings Tab12 Confirm Reset WPA2-Personal Wireless Wireless Security TabWireless Security WPA-PersonalWPA-Enterprise WPA2-MixedRadius Wireless Wireless MAC Filter Tab Wireless MAC FilterAccess Restriction Advanced Wireless Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings TabWireless-G Access Point Management Administration Management TabAP’s Password Backup and RestoreAdministration Snmp Tab Snmp V1/V2cSnmp Community Log Administration Log TabFactory Defaults Administration Factory Defaults TabAdministration Firmware Upgrade Tab Firmware UpgradeStatus Local Network Tab AP’s InformationLocal Network Wireless Network Status Wireless Network TabFrequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingWhat Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is the ISM band? Does the Access Point function as a firewall? Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-G Access Point Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Firmware UpgradeAppendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G Access Point Wireless-G Access Point Wireless-G Access Point Wireless-G Access Point Wireless-G Access Point Wireless-G Access Point Appendix F Specifications Operating Humidity Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationAppendix I Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Information section in this Guide