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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Setting WPA-PSK (No Server) Security
Note:
To use WPA security, your clients must be capable of
supporting WPA. If you are not sure, contact the manufacturer of your
wireless card.
WPA-PSK uses what is known as a pre-shared key (PSK) as the
security key. A pre-shared key is basically a password that is between
eight and 40 characters long. It can be a combination of letters,
numbers, or characters. Each client uses the same key to access
the network. Typically this is the model that will be used in a home
environment. It is recommended by the Wi-Fi Alliance that your key be
at least 20 characters long and use a mixture of letters, numbers, and
special characters (such as !,”,(,)). Try to make it easy to remember,
like “tH15is@600d9@ssW0rD” (thisisagoodpassword).
Note:
These directions work for both Super A and Super G security.
1.
From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA-PSK
(no server)”.
2.
For “Encryption Technique”, select TKIP or AES. This setting will
have to be identical on the clients that you set up.
3.
Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from eight to 40
characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same
key must be used on all of the clients that you set up.
4.
Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all clients to
match these settings.
