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Security: WPA

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Chapter 8 Wireless Security Screen Table 25 Security: 802.1x Static 64-bit, 802.1x Static 128-bit, 802.1x Static 152-bit (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Key 1 to Key 4 If you chose 802.1x Static 64, then enter any 5 characters (ASCII string) or 10 hexadecimal characters ("0-9", "A-F") preceded by 0x for each key. If you chose 802.1x Static 128-bit, then enter 13 characters (ASCII string) or 26 hexadecimal characters ("0-9", "A-F") preceded by 0x for each key. There are four data encryption keys to secure your data from eavesdropping by unauthorized wireless users. The values for the keys must be set up exactly the same on the access points as they are on the wireless stations. Rekey Options ReAuthentication Timer The preceding "0x" is entered automatically. You must configure all four keys, but only one key can be activated at any one time. Specify how often wireless stations have to resend user names and passwords in order to stay connected. Enter a time interval between 10 and 9999 seconds. Alternatively, enter "0" to turn reauthentication off. Group-Key Update Apply Reset Back Note: If wireless station authentication is done using a RADIUS server, the reauthentication timer on the RADIUS server has priority. The NWA automatically disconnects a wireless station from the wired network after a period of inactivity. The wireless station needs to enter the user name and password again before access to the wired network is allowed. Click Apply to save your changes. Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh. Click Back to return to the previous screen. 8.4.4 Security: WPA This screen varies depending on whether you select Access Point or Wireless Client in the Wireless > Wireless Settings screen. 8.4.4.1 Access Point Use this screen to employ WPA as the security mode for your NWA that is in Access Point operating mode. Select WPA in the Security Mode field to display the following screen. Figure 40 Security: WPA for Access Point NWA1100-N User's Guide 93

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Chapter 8 Wireless Security Screen
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8.4.4
Security: WPA
This screen varies depending on whether you select
Access Point
or
Wireless Client
in the
Wireless > Wireless Settings
screen.
8.4.4.1
Access Point
Use this screen to employ WPA as the security mode for your NWA that is in Access Point operating
mode. Select
WPA
in the
Security Mode
field to display the following screen.
Figure 40
Security: WPA for Access Point
Key 1 to Key 4
If you chose
802.1x Static 64
, then enter any 5 characters (ASCII string) or 10
hexadecimal characters
("0-9", "A-F") preceded by 0x for each key.
If you chose
802.1x Static 128-bit
, then enter 13 characters (ASCII string) or
26 hexadecimal characters
("0-9", "A-F") preceded by 0x for each key.
There are four data encryption keys to secure your data from eavesdropping by
unauthorized wireless users. The values for the keys must be set up exactly the
same on the access points as they are on the wireless stations.
The preceding “0x” is entered automatically. You must configure all four keys,
but only one key can be activated at any one time.
Rekey Options
ReAuthentication
Timer
Specify how often wireless stations have to resend user names and passwords in
order to stay connected.
Enter a time interval between 10 and 9999 seconds. Alternatively, enter “0” to
turn reauthentication off.
Note: If wireless station authentication is done using a RADIUS server, the
reauthentication timer on the RADIUS server has priority.
Group-Key
Update
The NWA automatically disconnects a wireless station from the wired network
after a period of inactivity. The wireless station needs to enter the user name and
password again before access to the wired network is allowed.
Apply
Click
Apply
to save your changes.
Reset
Click
Reset
to begin configuring this screen afresh.
Back
Click
Back
to return to the previous screen.
Table 25
Security: 802.1x Static 64-bit, 802.1x Static 128-bit, 802.1x Static 152-bit (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION