SMC Networks 2.4GHz/5GHz manual Syntax Wpa-mode dynamic pre-shared-key

Wireless Interface Commands

Example

AP(if-wireless g)#wpa-client required

AP(if-wireless g)#

Related Commands

wpa-mode (page 7-117)

wpa-mode

This command specifies whether Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is to use 802.1x dynamic keys or a pre-shared key.

Syntax

wpa-mode <dynamic pre-shared-key>

•dynamic - WPA with 802.1x dynamic keys.

•pre-shared-key- WPA with a pre-shared key.

Default Setting

dynamic

Command Mode

Interface Configuration (Wireless)

Command Usage

•When the WPA mode is set to “dynamic,” clients are authenticated using 802.1x via a RADIUS server. Each client has to be WPA-enabled or support 802.1x client software. A RADIUS server must also be configured and be available in the wired network.

•In the dynamic mode, keys are generated for each wireless client associating with the access point. These keys are regenerated periodically, and also each time the wireless client is re-authenticated.

•When the WPA mode is set to “pre-shared-key,” the key must first be generated and distributed to all wireless clients before they can successfully associate with the access point.

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