Wpa/Wpa2 Psk Security; Figure 8-5. Wpa/Wpa2 Psk Security - Edge-Core RG230 User Manual

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Wi-Fi Settings
Note: This guide assumes that you have already configured a RADIUS server in the
attached wired network to support the unit. Configuration of RADIUS server
software is beyond the scope of this guide, refer to documentation provided with
the RADIUS server software.

WPA/WPA2 PSK Security

The WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-WPA2-Mixed-PSK modes use a common
password phrase, called a Pre-Shared Key (PSK), that must be manually distributed
to all clients that want to connect to the network. The Pre-shared Key modes of
WPA/WPA2 remove the need for RADIUS server support in the attached network.
You can specify a key as an easy-to-remember form of letters and numbers. The
WPA Pre-shared Key can be input as ASCII string (8-63 characters) or Hexadecimal
format (length is 64). All wireless clients must be configured with the same key to
communicate with the VAP interface.
The WPA-WPA2-Mixed-PSK mode is a transitional mode of operation for networks
moving from WPA security to WPA2. WPA-WPA2-Mixed-PSK mode allows both
WPA and WPA2 clients to associate to a common Wi-Fi interface.
WPA Pre-Shared Key – The key required for WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and
WPA-WPA2-Mixed-PSK modes. There are.two methods for key entry: An ASCII
string of 8~63 characters in length (0~9, A~F, including spaces), or 64 hexadecimal
digits.
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Figure 8-5. WPA/WPA2 PSK Security