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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302
Understanding WEP/WPA Security Options
The table below identifies the various WEP/WPA security options. A full explanation of these
standards is available in
Figure 3-9: Wireless Security Settings
The WEP/WPA settings are explained as follows:
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Network Authentication: Specifies the Authentication type used. The default is Open
System. Select the desired option:
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Open System: If selected, you have the option of using WEP encryption, or no
encryption.
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Shared Key: If selected, you must use WEP; at least one shared key must be entered.
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Legacy 802.1x: If selected, you must configure the Radius Server Settings Screen.
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WPA-PSK: If selected, you must use TKIP encryption, and enter the WPA passphrase
(Network key).
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WPA with Radius: If selected, you must configure the Radius Server Settings Screen.
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WPA2-PSK: WPA2 is a later version of WPA. Only select this if all clients support
WPA2. If selected, you must use AES encryption, and enter the WPA passphrase
(Network key).
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Appendix B, "Wireless Networking
July 2005 v3.0
Basics".
Basic Installation and Configuration
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