Configuring Wpa-Psk; Configuring Wpa2-Psk - NETGEAR SRXN3205 - ProSafe Wireless-N VPN Firewall Wireless Router Reference Manual

ProSafe Wireless-N VPN Firewall SRXN3205 Reference Manual

Configuring WPA-PSK

Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the client.
Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or above include the client software that
supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA.
Consult the product document for your wireless adapter and WPA client software for instructions
on configuring WPA settings.
To configure WPA-PSK in the Wireless Settings menu:
1. Click the WPA radio button on the left to enable WPA data encryption.
When you select the WPA data encryption, only the feature selections for WPA are made
active on screen, while the other options and features remain grayed out.
2. Select PSK from the WPA with drop-down menu on the right.
3. Click on the TKIP radio button for Encryption on the right.
4. In the PSK Settings section, enter text in the Passphrase text box (Network Key) with 8-63
characters.
5. Enter a value for Key Lifetime text box in minutes.
6. Click Apply to save your settings.

Configuring WPA2-PSK

Not all wireless adapters support WPA2. Furthermore, client software is required on the client.
Ensure your client card supports WPA2. Consult the product document for your wireless adapter
and WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA2 settings.
To configure WPA2-PSK in the Wireless Settings menu:
1. Click the WPA2 radio button on the left to enable WPA2 data encryption.
When you select the WPA2 data encryption, only the feature selections for WPA2 are made
active on screen, while the other options and features remain grayed out.
2. Select PSK from the WPA with drop-down menu on the right.
3. Click on the AES radio button for Encryption on the right.
AES is the default encryption.
4. In the PSK Settings section, enter text in the Passphrase text box (Network Key) with 8-63
characters.
5. Enter a value for Key Lifetime text box in minutes.
6. Click Apply to save your settings.
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