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WPA/WPA2 Personal

Wireless-G Access Point with SRX

WPA/WPA2 Personal

WPA Personal

To use WPA Personal security, select WPA Personal from the Security drop-down menu. WPA Personal offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select TKIP or AES for encryption. Then enter a Passphrase that is 8-32 characters in length.

Encryption - Select TKIP or AES from the Encryption drop-down menu.

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.

WPA2 Personal

To use WPA2 Personal security, select WPA2 Personal from the Security drop-down menu. WPA2 Personal uses AES encryption with dynamic keys. Enter a Passphrase that is 8-32 characters in length.

Encryption - The default for WPA2 Personal, 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.

Figure 5-12: WPA Personal Settings Screen

wpa (wi-fi protected access: a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server.

Figure 5-13: WPA2 Personal Settings Screen

Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX

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Using the Setup Wizard

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Linksys WAP54GX manual WPA/WPA2 Personal WPA Personal

Contents

WIRELESS 2.4 802 GHz .11g Wireless- GAccess Point with SRX User GuideCopyright and Trademarks How to Use this User Guideword definition Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Table of ContentsChapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXAppendix F Specifications Appendix A TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Appendix G Warranty InformationList of Figures Figure 6-9 Wireless Security - RADIUS Screen network a series of computers or devices connected together Chapter 1 IntroductionWelcome adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PCWhat’s in this User Guide? Appendix H Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Access Point’s regulatory informationWireless-G Access Point with SRX Appendix I Contact InformationNetwork Topology Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Networkssid your wireless networks name RoamingNetwork Layout Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX The Front PanelThe Back Panel Connections for Setup Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXOverview Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Figure 5-2 Connect the Network Cable to the Router or Switch Screen Figure 5-4 Power on the Access Point Screen Figure 5-6 Select the Access Point Screen Figure 5-8 Basic Settings Screen Configuring the Access Point’s Wireless Settings WEP 128-Bit WEP WEP 64-Bitencryption encoding data transmitted in a network WPA/WPA2 Personal WPA Personal WPA2 PersonalWPA2 Mixed Mode Figure 5-15 Confirm New Settings Screen Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX SetupStatus WirelessAdministration firmware the programming code that runs a networking deviceThe Setup - Network Setup Tab Accessing the UtilityNetwork Setup Figure 6-3 Setup - Static IP Screen Wireless-G Access Point with SRX The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings TabBasic Wireless Settings Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXWireless Security The Wireless - Wireless Security Tabencryption encoding data transmitted in a network WPA2-Mixed WPA-EnterpriseRADIUS The Wireless - Wireless MAC Filter Tab Wireless MAC FilterThe Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Advanced Wirelesspacket a unit of data sent over a network The Administration - Management Tab ManagementThe Administration - Log Tab Factory Defaults The Administration - Factory Defaults TabThe Administration - Firmware Upgrade Tab upgrade to replace existing software or firmware with a newer versionAP’s Information The Status - Local Network TabLocal Network The Status - Wireless Network Tab Wireless NetworkWhat is the IEEE 802.11b standard? Appendix A TroubleshootingCan the Access Point act as my DHCP server? What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?What is Infrastructure? What IEEE 802.11g features are supported?What is Ad-hoc? What is roaming?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is the ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? Can Linksys wireless products support file and printer sharing?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? What is a MAC Address?How do I reset the Access Point? Does the Access Point function as a firewall?Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks SSID. There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID WPA-Personal. If you do not have a RADIUS server, select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, and enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareShared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpTCP/IP Network Neighborhood/My Network PlacesAppendix E Glossary Domain - A specific name for a network of computers Packet - A unit of data sent over a network Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together Topology - The physical layout of a network Appendix F Specifications Operating Humidity Wireless-G Access Point with SRXAppendix F Specifications Storage HumidityAppendix G Warranty Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Appendix H Regulatory InformationWireless-G Access Point with SRX Appendix H Regulatory InformationWireless-G Access Point with SRX Appendix H Regulatory InformationWireless-G Access Point with SRX Appendix H Regulatory InformationDual-Band Wireless Access Point Appendix H Regulatory InformationAppendix I Contact Information