6 System Configuration

CLI Commands for WPA Using Pre-shared Key Security – Be sure to first disable 802.1X port authentication using the 802.1X command from the configuration mode. Then, from the 802.11g interface configuration mode, use the vap command to access each VAP interface to configure other security settings.

From the VAP interface configuration mode, use the authentication command to set the access point to “Open System.” Use the encryption command to enable data encryption. To enable WPA to be required for all clients, use the wpa-clientscommand. Set the broadcast and multicast key encryption using the multicast-ciphercommand. Use the wpa-modecommand to enable the Pre-shared Key mode. To enter a key value, use the wpa-psk-typecommand to specify a hexadecimal or alphanumeric key, and then use the wpa-pre-shared-keycommand to define the key. To view the current security settings, use the show interface wireless g 0 command (not shown in example).

Enterprise AP(config)#interface wireless g

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Enter Wireless configuration

commands, one per line.

 

Enterprise AP(if-wireless

g)#vap 0

 

Enterprise AP(if-wireless

g: VAP[0])#no 802.1X

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Enterprise AP(if-wireless

g: VAP[0])#wpa-pre-shared-key

 

passphrase-key agoodsecret

 

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Enterprise AP(if-wireless

g: VAP[0])#auth wpa-psk required

 

Data Encryption is set to

Enabled.

 

WPA2 Clients Mode is set to Disabled.

 

WPA Clients Mode is set to Required.

 

WPA Multicast Cipher is set to TKIP.

 

WPA Unicast Cipher can accept TKIP only.

 

WPA Authentication is set

to Pre-Shared Key.

 

Enterprise AP(if-wireless

g: VAP[0])#

 

Enterprise AP(if-wireless

g: VAP[0])#

 

 

 

 

 

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SMC2552W-G2-17, SMC2552W-G2 specifications

The SMC Networks SMC2552W-G2 and SMC2552W-G2-17 are advanced wireless access points designed for a range of networking environments, offering robust features suited to both home and business applications. These devices are known for their reliable performance, making them a popular choice for those seeking to enhance network connectivity and coverage.

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