BeWAN Wi-Fi AP54
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WPA Pre-Shared Key
WPA (
W
i-Fi
P
rotected
A
ccess
) is a security protocol designed to replace the current WEP (Wired
Equivalent Privacy) for Wi-Fi links which use static keys, which must be changed manually.
WPA uses different data encryption protocols (or algorithms):
•
TKIP (
T
emporal
K
ey
I
ntegrity
P
rotocol
): instead of using a set key to encode the data packets, it
regularly generates new dynamic keys derived from the main key, providing increased security.
Note: all existing devices can benefit by simply upgrading the software used.
•
AES (
A
dvanced
E
ncryption
S
tandard
): this is a symmetrical algorithm for block encoding. It
operates using 128 bit blocks. This block encryption provides a greater level of security.
Caution: this requires the use of a dedicated chip. It is therefore not possible to upgrade existing
equipment. Its compatibility remains limited to devices fitted with this chip.
You should proceed as follows:
1. In the
Security Mode
section, select
WPA Pre-Shared Key
.
2. In the
WPA
Algorithms
section, select
TKIP
or
AES
.
3. Then enter your key value. This key should contain between 8 and 63 characters.
4. If you wish, you can also modify the key expiry period. By default, the value is 300 seconds.
5. Click on
Apply
for the BeWAN Wi-Fi AP54 to acknowledge this new parameter. Click on
Continue
.
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