Wpa Configuration For Windows Xp - 3Com 3CRWE870075A - Wireless LAN Access Point 8700 User Manual

WPA C
ONFIGURATION FOR
The following table shows how to configure the access point to support the
various authentication and encryption options available for Windows XP Wireless
Zero Configuration.
The following notes apply to configuring the access point for WPA under
Windows XP:
I
I
I
I
Windows XP Wireless Zero
Authentication Encryption Authentication Encryption
Open
Shared
128-bit—Each key contains 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 alphanumeric
characters.
152-bit—Each key contains 32 hexadecimal digits or 16 alphanumeric
characters.
3Com Passphrase—This encryption string is for use only with other 3Com
Wireless LAN devices. It is a case-sensitive string between 6 and 30 characters
long. To enter the string, click 3Com Passphrase. Then type any combination
of letters and numbers in the Key 1 field and click Apply.
A WPA-capable wireless network interface card is required.
The Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access, which you can
download from the Microsoft Web site, is required.
To allow WEP clients, clear the WPA Configuration Required check box and
enter an appropriate WEP key.
For all WPA configurations, 802.1x must be enabled on the
Authentication page.
Configuration
Disabled
WEP
Disabled
WEP
W XP
INDOWS
Access Points 8200/8500/8700
Open System
Open System
Not available
Shared Key
40
Other
Disable
Enable Enter static keys under
WEP Configuration
Enable Enter static keys under
WEP Configuration