SMC Networks SMCD3GN2 User Manual page 59

Option
WPA Mode
Cipher type
Group Key Update Interval
Pre-shared Key
Pre-Authentication
Configuring Your Gateway
Figure 33. WPA_Personal Options
Table 12. WPA_Personal Options
Lets you select the WPA mode they want to use. Choices are:
WPA-PSK = select this setting if your access points and wireless clients support WPA-Pre-Shared
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Key (PSK) Authentication.
WPA2-PSK = select this setting if your access points and wireless clients support WPA2-PSK
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Authentication.
Auto (WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK) = select this setting if your access points and wireless clients
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support either WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. (default)
Algorithm encryption to be used. Choices are:
• TKIP = automatic encryption with WPA-PSK; requires pre-shared key.
AES = automatic encryption with WPA2-PSK; requires pre-shared key.
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TKIP and AES = uses both TKIP and AES cipher types; requires pre-shared key. (default)
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Number of seconds that instructs the Gateway how often it should change the encryption keys.
Usually the security level is higher if you set the period shorter to change encryption keys more often.
Default value is 3600 seconds (6 minutes). Type 0 to disable group key update interval.
Shared secret between the Gateway and access points and wireless clients. Please check whether a
default pre-shared key is required.
Enables secure fast roaming, without noticeable signal latency. By default, this option is disabled.
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