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3.2.2 WPA/WPA2 encryption
Wi-Fi Protected Access
(WPA)
is an encryption method for WLAN. WPA contains the WEP architecture,
but offers additional protection via dynamic codes, which are based on the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol
(TKIP), and also offers pre-shared keys (PSK) or extensible authentication protocol (EAP) for user authen-
tication. However, a radius server is required for this. WPA2 is a development of WPA and uses a different
encryption algorithm, advanced encryption standard (AES).
Authentication via pre-shared key
Select
WPA/WPA2 passphrase
and then click
Confi gure
.
Enter the code in the required format.
ASCII =
at least 8 and no more than 63 random characters. Letters (A-Z), numbers and punctuation marks are
allowed
or
Hex =
For a code with a length of 64 characters, whereby only characters from 0-9 and a-f can be used.
Click
OK
to confi rm your entries. In the
Profi le management
tab, you can now select your profi le and
Activate
it by clicking the button.
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Authentication via special authentication protocols and certifi cates
You can also authenticate yourself via special authentication protocols, which however require an
authentication server. Select either WPA/WPA2 or 802.1x.
The authentication protocols available here are variations of EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol)
which require an authentication server (RADIUS server) or certifi cates. Your administrator can give you
the information you require to confi gure this authentication method.
The confi guration process is now complete. Switch to the
Current status
tab again.
The signal strength and corresponding information on
your confi guration should now be displayed here. You
can now close the confi guration tool The activated
profi le is run automatically after a restart.
