40
128-bit—Each key contains 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 alphanumeric
characters.
152-bit—Each key contains 32 hexadecimal digits or 16 alphanumeric
characters.
3Com Passphrase—This encryption string is for use only with other 3Com
Wireless LAN devices. It is a case-sensitive string between 6 and 30 characters
long. To enter the string, click
3Com Passphrase.
Then type any combination
of letters and numbers in the Key 1 field and click
Apply.
WPA C
ONFIGURATION
FOR
W
INDOWS
XP
The following table shows how to configure the access point to support the
various authentication and encryption options available for Windows XP Wireless
Zero Configuration.
The following notes apply to configuring the access point for WPA under
Windows XP:
■
A WPA-capable wireless network interface card is required.
■
The Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access, which you can
download from the Microsoft Web site, is required.
■
To allow WEP clients, clear the WPA Configuration Required check box and
enter an appropriate WEP key.
■
For all WPA configurations, 802.1x must be enabled on the
Authentication page.
Windows XP Wireless Zero
Configuration
Access Points 8200/8500/8700
Authentication Encryption Authentication Encryption
Other
Open
Disabled
Open System
Disable
WEP
Open System
Enable
Enter static keys under
WEP Configuration
Shared
Disabled
Not available
WEP
Shared Key
Enable
Enter static keys under
WEP Configuration
