90
Configuring Advanced Settings
Giga762SX WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-M705-W171-1x-5819 / configure_router.fm / 02.07.2008
Sc
hablone 2
005_0
7_2
7
WPA with a pre-shared key (WPA-PSK)
WPA-PSK
is a special WPA mode for private users and users in small companies without
their own authentication server. After a certain period of time (
Rekey interval
), encryp-
tion keys are automatically generated with the pre-shared key, automatically changed
("rekeying") and authenticated between the devices.
The standard of encryption available to you depends on the components in the wireless
network. Every PC (network adapter) that requires access to a WPA-protected wireless
network must also support WPA. To find out whether and how you can use WPA on your
PC, read your network adapter's user guide. If all components support WPA2, select
WPA2-PSK
. If you are using network adapters that only support WPA, select
WPA-PSK
.
Select
WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK
if both methods are used in your network. Your device
then automatically defines the best possible way to protect your data for each client.
The entries described below are identical for both options.
ì
Select the required option in the
Security
field.
ì
Enter a key in the
Pre-shared key
field (up to 32 characters) and confirm it by enter-
ing it again. Use a combination of letters, digits and special characters.
ì
By clicking the
Unmask
button, a message showing the pre-shared key is output in
readable characters.
ì
Apply the settings by clicking
OK
.
WPA and WPA2 with authentication server
In large networks (e.g. in companies) WPA enables the use of an additional authentica-
tion service. In this case, user access is controlled by user accounts and passwords, in
addition to WPA encryption. A RADIUS server acts as an authentication server. You can
select the new
WPA2
standard if it is supported by all components in your wireless net-
work. Select
WPA2 / WPA
if you are using devices that only support WPA.
