Wpa Personal - Cisco Small Business WRP400 User Manual

Configuring Your Wireless Network
Wireless > Wireless Security
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Cisco WRP400 User Guide

WPA Personal

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a security mode that uses a shared key to restrict
access to authorized users.
If you are using WPA, always remember that each device in your wireless network
MUST use the same WPA method and shared key, or else the network will not
function properly.
Figure 27 Wireless Security > WPA Personal
• WPA Algorithms: WPA supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES,
with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES.
The default is TKIP.
• WPA Shared Key: Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 characters.
• Group Key Renewal: Enter a Group Key Renewal period, which instructs
the WRP400 how often it should change the encryption keys. The default is
3600 seconds.
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