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WPA-PSK
Figure 5-40 Security Settings – WPA-PSK
The security mode includes the following settings:
Object Description
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Security Mode
Select WPA-PSK from the drop-down list to configure the wireless
network using WPA-PSK encryption method.
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Encryption
Select Both, TKIP, or AES as the encryption type.
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Both: uses TKIP and AES.
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TKIP: automatic encryption with WPA-PSK; requires passphrase.
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AES: automatic encryption with WPA2-PSK; requires passphrase.
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Passphrase
Specify the security password. For security, each typed character is
masked by a dot.
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Group Key Update Interval
Specify how often, in seconds, the group key changes.
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Save Click Save to save the settings.
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Cancel
Click Cancel to cancel the unsaved changes and revert to the previous
settings.
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WPA2-PSK
The later WPA2 protocol features compliance with the full IEEE 802.11i standard and uses Advanced Encryption
Standard (AES) in addition to TKIP encryption protocol to guarantee better security than that provided by WEP
or WPA.