SmartBridges sB3416-03, sB3416-01, sB3416-02 manual Passphrase, Cipher

i n t e l l i g e n t w i r e l e s s p l a t f o r m

1.Click on Radio Security from the main menu. A screen as shown in the figure below will appear for the WPA-PSKsettings.

2.Select the Authentication Type as WPA-PSK from the drop down menu.

3.Enter the Key Entry Method as ASCII or HEX.

4.Enter the WPA-Shared Key in the Passphrase field.

5.Select the Cipher as TKIP or AES. (Note: AES cipher is only available in 3416-03 model).

6.Click on Save and click on Tools Reboot to reboot the unit. The settings will take effect after the reboot.

Note: For the 3416-03 model, WPA-PSK security modes will only work when the airClient TOTAL unit is in Router/NAT modes.

Figure: 2-37 airClient TOTAL Security - WPA-PSK Configuration

Table 2-4 Security Settings for WPA-PSK

	Page Items	Descriptions
		WPA-PSK is an extra-strong encryption where encryption keys are
		automatically changed (called rekeying) and authenticated between
		devices after a specified period of time, or after a specified number of
		packets has been transmitted.
	WPA-PSK	WPA-PSK is far superior to WEP and provides stronger protection for
		the home or SOHO users. The process used to generate the encryption
		key is very rigorous and the re-keying (or key changing) is done very
		quickly. This stops even the most determined hacker from gathering
		enough data to break the encryption.
	Key Entry Method	Key entry method can be HEX or ASCII. To associate with the airPoint
		Nexus device, this value should be set to ASCII.
	Passphrase	This key is used by the client to become authenticated with the airPoint
		Nexus or any third party WPA capable device.
	Cipher	This can be set to TKIP or AES
		Note: AES is only supported in 3416-03 model.
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