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Wireless Access Point User Guide
Security Settings - WPA-PSK
Like WEP, data is encrypted before transmission. WPA is more secure than WEP, and should
be used if possible. The PSK (Pre-shared Key) must be entered on each Wireless station. The
256Bit encryption key is derived from the PSK, and changes frequently.
Data - WPA-PSK Screen
WPA-PSK
Network Key
WPA Encryption
Group Key Update
Key Lifetime
Update Group key
when any membership
terminates
Radius MAC
Authentication
UAM
Figure 26: WPA-PSK Wireless Security
Enter the key value. Data is encrypted using a 256Bit key derived
from this key. Other Wireless Stations must use the same key.
The encryption method is TKIP. Wireless Stations must also use
TKIP.
This refers to the key used for broadcast transmissions. Enable
this if you want the keys to be updated regularly.
This field determines how often the Group key is dynamically
updated. Enter the desired value.
If enabled, the Group key will be updated whenever any member
leaves the group or disassociates from the Access Point.
The current status is displayed. This will always be "Disabled",
because Radius MAC Authentication is not available with WPA-
PSK. The Configure button for this feature will also be disabled.
The current status is displayed. This will always be "Disabled",
because UAM is not available with WPA-PSK. The Configure
button for this feature will also be disabled.
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