ProSoft Technology RLX2-IHA User Manual page 77

RLX2-IHx series ♦ 802.11a, b, g, n
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Encryption Type
We recommend that you use WPA or WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) using AES
for the S
ECURITY
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Use TKIP with an older client radio that does not support AES.
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Use WEP (Wired Equivalency Protocol) with an older client radio that does
not support AES or TKIP.
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For compatibility with clients that do not support WPA, you can select
TKIP+WEP128 for the E
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Older clients can connect to the RLX2-IHx series radio using the WEP
setting, but all other links use the more secure WPA encryption.
Important: If the 802.11n data rates are supported and enabled in the RLX2-IHx series radio, then
the Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility disables all TKIP and TKIP/WEP options. If a client
radio only supports TKIP, then use the AES
then in the 802.11 M
setting.
Important: If you select TKIP+WEP128, some clients using WPA might not be able to connect
unless you use a WEP key other than number 1, due to limitations in these clients. In such cases,
you should set WEP K
are using WEP. See WEP Key (page 78).
When you select WEP for the S
encryption types are available but neither are recommended.
WEP is the original security protocol used by 802.11 networks but should only be
used if interoperability with a legacy device is essential. Tools are available that
allow an attacker to break the WEP keys simply by sniffing an active WEP
network for a few minutes. WPA offers vastly better protection against attacks.
WPA distances the encryption key from the actual data by performing several
algorithms to create a Session key before encrypting any data, and it performs
dynamic key management by changing keys frequently.
Note: If an RLX2-IHx series radio is set to use TKIP+WEP128, it can connect to other radios set to
WPA only or WPA+WEP, but it will not communicate with radios using only WEP. Likewise, an
RLX2-IHx series radio in Client mode with TKIP+WEP128 selected will not connect to an access
point using only WEP.
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M and E
ODE NCRYPTION
NCRYPTION
AND
parameter, select 802.11
ODE
number to a value other than 1 and set this same key for all clients that
EY
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Configuring a Radio - Detailed Configuration
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TKIP option. If the client radio only supports WEP,
/ and then select the appropriate WEP
A G
M , the WEP128 or WEP64
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