TP-Link manual TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide

TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G54M Wireless Adapter User Guide

Figure 3-4 General Tab of Profile Management

2.Edit the Security tab

Edit the fields in the Security tab of Profile Management to configure the profile. To define the security mode, select the radio button of the desired security mode.

¾WPA/WPA2: Wi-Fi Protected Access

¾WPA/WPA2 Passphrase: Wi-Fi Protected Access Passphrase

¾802.1x: Enables 802.1x security.

¾Shared Key (Static WEP): Enables the use of shared keys that are defined on both the access point and the station. To define shared encryption keys, choose the Shared Key radio button and click Configure to fill in the Define Shared Keys window.

None: No security (not recommended).

Note: If the access point that the wireless adapter is associating to has WEP set to Optional and the client has WEP enabled, make sure that Allow Association to Mixed Cells is checked on the Security Tab to allow association. To complete WEP encryption configuration, you must select the 802.11 Authentication Mode as appropriate on the Advanced tab of this Profile Management dialog.

Figure 3-5 Security tab of Profile Management

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