Linksys WAP54GX manual WPA2-Mixed, WPA-Enterprise

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WPA2-Mixed

Wireless-G Access Point with SRX

WPA2-Mixed

Encryption. TKIP + AES is automatically selected so both methods can be used.

Passphrase. Enter a Passphrase (also called a WPA Shared Key) of 8-32 characters.

Key Renewal. Enter a Key Renewal timeout period, which instructs the Access Point how often it should change the encryption keys.

Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Click Help for more information.

WPA-Enterprise

This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Access Point.)

Encryption. WPA offers you two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES.

RADIUS Server. Enter the RADIUS server’s IP address.

RADIUS Port. Enter the port number used by the RADIUS server.

Shared Secret. Enter the Shared Secret key used by the Access Point and RADIUS server.

Key Renewal. Enter a Key Renewal timeout period, which instructs the Access Point how often it should change the encryption keys.

Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Click Help for more information.

Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX

Figure 6-7: Wireless Security - WPA2-Mixed Screen

Figure 6-8: Wireless Security - WPA-Enterprise Screen

radius: a protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access.

server: any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.

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The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab

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Linksys WAP54GX manual WPA2-Mixed, WPA-Enterprise