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ZyXEL G-120 User’s Guide

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 8 Station Mode: Security Setting: WPA/WPA2

LABEL	DESCRIPTION

Encryption Type	The encryption mechanisms used for WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK are
	the same. The only difference between the two is that WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses
	a simple common password, instead of user-specific credentials.
	Select the encryption type (TKIP or AES) for data encryption.
	Refer to Section 3.2.3.3 on page 38 for more information.

Authentication	The type of authentication you use depends on the RADIUS server or AP.
Type	Select an authentication method from the drop down list. Options are TLS and
	PEAP.
Login Name	Enter a user name.
	This is the user name that you or an administrator set up on a RADIUS server.

Password	This field is not available when you select TLS in the Authentication Type field.
	Enter the password associated with the user name above.

Certificate	This field is only available when you select TLS in the Authentication Type field.
	Select a certificate used by the authentication server to authenticate the G-120.
	Note: You must first have a wired connection to a network and
	obtain the certificate(s) from a certificate authority (CA).
	Consult your network administrator for more information.

Validate Server	Select the check box to check the certificate of the authentication server.
Certificate
PEAP Inner EAP	This field is only available when you select PEAP in the Authentication Type field.
	The PEAP method used by the RADIUS server or AP for client authentication is
	MS CHAP v2.
Back	Click Back to go to the Site Survey screen to select and connect to another
	network.
Next	Click Next to confirm your selections and advance to the Confirm New Settings
	screen. Refer to Section 4.3.2 on page 51.
Exit	Click Exit to return to the Site Survey screen without saving.

4.3.1.4 802.1x

Configure IEEE 802.1x security with various authentication methods in this screen.

50	Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration

Contents

User’s Guide Page Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks Certifications Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Notices Viewing Certifications Safety Warnings ZyXEL Limited Warranty Note Online Registration Customer Support Page Page Table of Contents Wireless Station Mode Configuration Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E Page List of Figures Page List of Tables Page Preface About This User's Guide Related Documentation User Guide Feedback Syntax Conventions Graphics Icons Key Getting Started 1.1 About Your G-120 1.2 Application Overview 1.2.1.2 Ad-Hoc 1.2.2 Access Point Mode Note: 1.2.3 Changing G-120Mode Station Mode AP Mode 1.3 ZyXEL Utility Icon 1.4 Configuration Methods (All) Programs ZyXEL G-120 1.4.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility Page Tutorial 2.1Connecting to a Wireless LAN Scan Available Network List SSID_Examples3 Back Exit 2.2Creating and Using a Profile Profile Add Add New Profile Scan Info Select Activate Now Activate Later Profile List 2.3 Configuring the G-120as an AP Configuration Page Wireless LAN Network 3.1 Wireless LAN Overview 3.2Wireless LAN Security 3.2.3.1 WEP 3.2.3.2 IEEE 3.2.3.3 WPA and WPA2 3.3 Introduction to OTIST 3.3.1.1 AP 3.3.1.2 Wireless Client 3.3.3Notes on OTIST Page Wireless Station Mode Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Access Point Mode Page Page Page Page Page Maintenance 6.1 The About Screen 6.2 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility 6.3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility Page Page Troubleshooting 7.1 Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility 7.2 Problems with the Link Quality 7.3 Problems Communicating With Other Computers Product Specifications Page Access Point Mode Setup Example Configuring the Computer on Which You Install the G-120 Sharing Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection Configuring the Wireless Station Computer Page Activating Wireless Zero Configuration Connecting to a Wireless Network Wireless Networks Wireless Network Connection Properties Refresh network list Refresh Available networks Configure Preferred Wireless Network Connection Security Settings Page Authentication Authentication Properties Smart Card or other Certificate Properties Ordering the Preferred Networks Move up Move down Remove Page Wireless Security Types of EAP Authentication Dynamic WEP Key Exchange WPA and WPA2 User Authentication WPA(2)-PSKApplication Example WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example Security Parameters Summary Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address Windows 98/Me Installing Components Protocol Microsoft manufacturers TCP/IP Configuring IP Address Obtain an IP address automatically Specify an IP address Subnet Mask Windows 2000/XP Network Connections Network and Dial-up Connections 3Right-click Local Area Connection and then click Properties Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) General Use the following IP Address IP address Subnet mask Default gateway Advanced Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server 8Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window 9Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window Index