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Configuring the Access Point
Configuring Wireless Settings
3. Click the Encryption Method menu, and then click WPA . An additional set of
WPA-specific options appear on this page.
4. Review the encryption settings listed in Table 25 , and then make changes as
preferred.
Table 25. Encryption settings
Encryption Setting Description
WPA Version Your options are WPA, WPA2 or WPA Auto.
•
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is the replacement
security standard adopted by the Wi-Fi Alliance in
response to the security weaknesses of WEP. WPA was
developed as an interim measure prior to the
ratification of the 802.11i standard, which introduced
WPA2.
• WPA2 provides stronger wireless security than WPA
and is the recommended option. However, older
wireless clients may not be compatible with WPA2.
For example, WPA2 support on Windows XP requires
a Microsoft patch and is only available on Windows
XP with Service pack 2 or later.
• WPA-Auto allows both WPA and WPA2 devices to
operate on the same WLAN.
WPA Authentication PSK (Pre-Shared Key) mode is suitable for home or
personal use. 802.1X mode uses a RADIUS server to
verify user identity. The auto mode offers both options
for the wireless client to choose from.
For more information on how to configure the 802.1X
mode, refer to
“Customizing 802.1X Settings” on
page 76 .