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802.1X
Enables dynamic WEP security on the router. IEEE 802.1X enables you to authenticate wireless
clients via user accounts stored on a third-party RADIUS server. The RADIUS server is also able
to dynamically generate WEP keys and distribute them to all authenticated clients. If you
enable dynamic WEP security, be sure to also configure the RADIUS server settings. See
"Configuring RADIUS settings" on page
Key Length
The number of characters you specify for the key determines the level of encryption.
Key Type
Select the format used to specify the encryption keys. The definition for the encryption keys must
be the same on the router and all wireless clients.
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Hexadecimal (characters 0-9, a-f, and A-F)
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ASCII (characters 0-9, a-z, and A-Z)
Key 1 - 4 String
Enter the encryption keys.
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Hexadecimal: Enter keys as 10 hexadecimal characters (characters 0-9, a-f, and A-F) for
64-bit keys, or 26 hexadecimal characters for 128-bit keys.
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ASCII: Enter keys as 5 alphanumeric characters for 64-bit keys, or 13 alphanumeric
characters for 128-bit keys.
Default Key
You can enter up to four keys (Key 1 to Key 4). Select the number (1 to 4) of the Key String to
use for encryption when transmitting data.
Re-Key Interval
When using 802.1X dynamic WEP keys, enter the interval at which the router refreshes the keys
for each associated client. Specify a value in the range of 60 to 86400 seconds.
Configuring WPA and WPA2 security
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) was introduced as an interim solution for the vulnerability of
WEP, replacing WEP encryption with TKIP. WPA2 includes the complete wireless security
standard (802.1 1i) and offers backward compatibility with WPA, but uses the stronger AES-
CCMP encryption. Both WPA and WPA2 provide enterprise and personal modes of operation.
The personal WPA Pre-Shared Key mode uses a common password phrase for user
authentication that is manually entered on the router and all wireless clients. The enterprise
mode of WPA and WPA2 uses IEEE 802.1X for user authentication and requires a RADIUS
authentication server to be configured on the wired network. WPA2 is more secure than WPA
(TKIP) or WEP, therefore HP recommends you select WPA2 for maximum security.
WPA2
The enterprise mode of WPA2 that provides the maximum security. You must set up at least one
configured RADIUS server in your network before enabling WPA2 security.
For RADIUS server settings, see
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Wireless configuration
56.
"Configuring RADIUS settings" on page
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