NETGEAR WAG302 - ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point Reference Manual page 44

ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302 Reference Manual (802.11a/g)
• Network Authentication. The WAG302 Access Point is set by default as an open system with
no authentication. When setting up Network Authentication, bear in mind the following:
– If you are using Access Point mode, then all options are available. In other modes such as
Repeater or Bridge, some options may be unavailable.
– Not all wireless adapters support WPA or WPA2. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with
Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA. However, client software
is required on the client. Consult the product documentation for your wireless adapter and
WPA or WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA2 settings.
You can configure the WG302v2 to use the types of network authentication shown in the table
below.
Table 2-1. Network Authentication Types
Type a
Open System
Shared Key
Legacy 802.1x
WPA with RADIUS
WPA2 with RADIUS WPA2 is a
later version of WPA.
WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS
WPA-PSK
WPA2-PSKWPA2 is a later
version of WPA.
WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK
a. All options are available if using Access Point mode. In other modes (for example, Repeater or Bridge)
some options may be unavailable.
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Description
Can be used with WEP encryption or no encryption.
You must use WEP encryption and enter at least one shared key.
You must configure the RADIUS Server Settings to use this option.
You must configure the RADIUS Server Settings to use this option.
Only select this if all clients support WPA2. If selected, you must use
AES encryption and configure the RADIUS Server Settings.
This selection allows clients to use either WPA (with TKIP) or WPA2
(with AES). If selected, you must use TKIP + AES encryption and
configure the RADIUS Server Settings.
You must use TKIP encryption and enter the WPA passphrase
(Network key).
Only select this if all clients support WPA2. If selected, you must use
AES encryption and enter the WPA passphrase (Network key).
This selection allows clients to use either WPA (with TKIP) or WPA2
(with AES). If selected, you must use TKIP + AES encryption and
enter the WPA passphrase (Network key).
v2.0, May 2006
Basic Installation and Configuration