6 System Configuration

To configure WPA, click Security under Radio A or Radio G. Select one of the VAP interfaces by clicking More. Select one of the WPA options in the Authentication Setup table, and then configure the parameters displayed beneath the table.

The WPA configuration parameters are described below:

Encryption – You must enable data encryption in order to enable all types of encryption (WEP, TKIP, or AES) in the access point.

Pre-Authentication– When using WPA2 over 802.1X, pre-authentication can be enabled, which allows clients to roam to a new access point and be quickly associated without performing full 802.1X authentication. (Default: Disabled)

Authentication Setup – To use WPA or WPA2, set the access point to one of the following options. If a WPA/WPA2 mode that operates over 802.1X is selected (WPA, WPA2, or WPA-WPA2-mixed), the 802.1X settings and RADIUS server details need to be configured. Be sure you have also configured a RADIUS server on the network before enabling authentication. If a WPA/WPA2 Pre-shared Key mode is selected (WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-WPA2 PSK-Mixed), be sure to specify the key string.

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SMC2552W-G2-17, SMC2552W-G2 specifications

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