SMC Networks 2.4GHz/5GHz manual Syntax Wpa-preshared-key type value

Command Line Interface

Example

AP(if-wireless g)#wpa-mode pre-shared-key

AP(if-wireless g)#

Related Commands

wpa-clients (page 7-116) wpa-preshared-key (page 7-118)

wpa-preshared-key

This command defines a Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) preshared-key.

Syntax

wpa-preshared-key <type> <value>

•type - Input format. (Options: ASCII, HEX)

•value - The key string. For ASCII input, use 5/13 alphanumeric characters for 64/128 bit strings. For HEX input, use 10/26 hexadecimal digits for 64/128 bit strings.

Command Mode

Interface Configuration (Wireless)

Command Usage

•To support Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) for client authentication, use the wpa-clientscommand to specify the authentication type, use the wpa-modecommand to specify pre-shared-key mode, and use this command to configure one static key.

•If WPA is used with pre-shared-key mode, all wireless clients must be configured with the same pre-shared key to communicate with the access point.

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