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implementation of the ratified IEEE 802.11i standard. WPA2 implements the National
Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recommendation whose security is
higher than WPA, as it introduces an AES-based algorithm and Cipher Block Chaining
Message Authentication Code Protocol (CCMP) and offers stronger encryption than
WPA uses (TKIP). WPA2 encryption keys that are used for each client on the network
are unique and specific to that client. Eventually, each packet which is sent over the
air is encrypted with a unique key. The higher security is enhanced with the use of a
new and unique encryption key because there is no key reuse.
WPA &WPA2
Both WPA & WPA2 offer a high level security for end users and administrators by
utilizing EAP (Extensible authentication Protocol) for authentication; both WPA and
WPA2 also support Personal and Enterprise mode. Because WPA2 provides a
stronger encryption mechanism through AES (Advanced Encryption Standard),
WPA2's level and standard is a requirement for some corporate and government
users.
Wireless Configuration
Activate the WLAN interface of the SBG3300 and connect the notebook
(802.11bg wireless NIC required) under the WPA-PSK security mode.
a. Wireless Setup.
1.
Go to Network Setting > Wireless > General.
2.
Check the Active Wireless LAN box.
3.
Enter the Network Name (SSID), e.g. "Test_01".
4.
Select the Security Mode, e.g. "WPA-PSK".
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