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WEP
Key
WEP Authentication
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WPA/WPA2/ WPA-Mixed
WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is more secure than WEP. It uses a "Shared Key"
which allows the encryption keys to be regenerated at a specified interval. There are
several encryption options: TKIP, AES, TKIP-AES and additional setup for RADIUS is
required in this method. The most important features beyond WPA to become standardized
through 802.11i/WPA2 are: pre-authentication, which enables secure fast roaming without
noticeable signal latency.
If WPA or WPA2 is used, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must have the
same security settings.
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802.1x
With 802.1x authentication, a wireless PC can join any network and receive any messages
that are not encrypted, however, additional setup for RADIUS to issue the WEP key
dynamically will be required. RADIUS is an authentication, authorization, and accounting
client-server protocol. The client is a Network Access Server that desires to authenticate its
links. The server is a server that has access to a user database with authentication
information.
7.4 Wireless LAN Configuration
To allow Wireless Stations to use the Access Point, the Wireless Stations and the Access
Point must use the same settings, as follows:
Mode
SSID (ESSID)
Disable
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64 Bits, 128 Bits.
For 64 Bits encryption, the Key value must match.
For 128 Bits encryption, the Key value must match.
Open System or Shared Key.
The mode must be set to Infrastructure.
The network name must match the value used on the Wireless
Router.
Note
The SSID is case- sensitive.
If there is no security is enabled on the Wireless Router, the
security of each station should be disabled as well. And, you can
connect the Wireless Router without security, but it is NOT
recommended.
7. Appendix B: About Wireless LANs
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