Configure A Wi-Fi Access Point With Personal Security - Digi TX40 User Manual

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Wi-Fi
The group key is shared by all in clients of the access point, and after a client has
disconnected, it will be able to use the group key to decrypt broadcast packets until the key is
changed.
(config)> network wifi ap digi_ap1 encryption group_rekey value
(config)>
where value is any number of days, hours, minutes, or seconds, and takes the format number
{d|h|m|s}.
For example, to set group rekey interval to ten minutes, enter either 10m or 600s:
(config)> network wireless ap digi_ap1 encryption group_rekey 600s
(config)>
Increasing the time between rekeys can improve connectivity issues in noisy environments. To
disable group rekeys, set to 0. This will allow any client that has previously connected to see
all broadcast traffic on the wireless network until the Wi-Fi radio is restarted. The default is 10
minutes.
1. Assign the Wi-Fi access point to a LAN interface or to a bridge. See
Network (LAN)
The access point must be assigned to an active LAN, or a bridge that is assigned to an active
LAN.
2. Save the configuration and apply the change
(config)> save
Configuration saved.
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3. Type exit to exit the Admin CLI.
Depending on your device configuration, you may be presented with an Access selection
menu. Type quit to disconnect from the device.

Configure a Wi-Fi access point with personal security

The WPA and WPA2 personal security modes allow a Wi-Fi access point to authenticate clients by
using a preshared key that the client enters when connecting to the access point.
Note
When Primary Responder mode is enabled, the WPA1 personal security mode is not available.
For more information about Primary Responder mode, see
operation and Primary Responder
By default, the TX40 device comes with two preconfigured access points, Digi AP (Wi-Fi1) and Digi AP
(Wi-Fi2). You cannot delete default access points, but you can modify them or you can create your
own access points.
Note
The TX40 supports two Wi-Fi access points.
TX40 User Guide
and
Configure a bridge
for more information.
mode.
Configure a Wi-Fi access point with personal security
Configure a Local Area
Differences between standard firmware
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