Security settings

WPA2 / WPA with pre-shared key (PSK)

WPA is a more advanced procedure than WEP for protecting wireless networks. Dynamic keys based on TKIP (Temporal Key Integration Protocol) offer increased security. The new WPA2 standard uses AES for encryption.

WPA-PSKis a special WPA mode for users at home and in small companies without a company authentication server. Encryption keys are automatically generated with the pre-shared key, automatically changed ("rekeying") and authenticated between the devices after a certain period of time (Rekey interval).

Every PC (network adapter) that requires access to a wireless network protected by WPA must also support WPA. To find out whether and how you can use WPA on your PC, refer to the user guide supplied with your network adapter.

If a PC is already successfully registered via WPS, this screen shows the generated pre- shared key. The pre-shared key in the advanced settings can be viewed in plain text on the Wireless Network – Encryption page.

ìClick Next > to reach the next step. If you are not using WPS:

ìSelect the WPA2-PSKoption if it is supported by all components in your wireless network.

or

ìSelect WPA2-PSK /WPA-PSKif some or all components in your wireless network support WPA with the TKIP protocol.

ìEnter a key of your choice in the Pre-shared key field (min. 8 to max. 63 characters) and confirm it by repeating the entry.

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