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Table 2-6 WPA-PSK
Page Items Descriptions
WPA-PSK
WPA-PSK is an extra-strong encryption where the encryption keys are
automatically changed (called re-keying) and authenticated between
devices after a specified period of time, or after a specified number of
packets has been transmitted.
WPA-PSK is far superior to WEP and provides stronger protection for
the home/SOHO user for two reasons. The process used to generate the
encryption key is very rigorous and the re-keying (or key changing) is
done very quickly. This stops even the most determined hacker from
gathering enough data to break the encryption.
WPA-Shared Key
The key that is used by the clients to get authenticated with the Root
Bridge.
Re-key Time
The time period during which the keys will be re-negotiated.
MAC Address
MAC address of the client that can get authenticated
WPA2-PSK
Based on the 802.11i standard, WPA2 was released in 2004 and uses a stronger method of
encryption. Like WPA, WPA2 offers two versions – Personal and Enterprise. Personal mode requires
only an access point and uses a pre-shared key for authentication while Enterprise mode requires a
RADIUS authentication server and uses EAP.
Note: Currently WPA2-PSK is using the TKIP as the encryption type.
Follow the steps below to configure the WPA2-PSK:
1. Click
on RADIO A: Security (or RADIO B: Security).
2. Select
the WPA2-PSK from the dropdown menu of the Security Mode.
3. Dial the MAC that can get authenticated.
4. Enter the WPA Shared Key (between 8 to 64 characters) in the dialog box provided.
5. Select the encryption type between TKIP and AES.
6. Enter the Re-key time, by which the authentication is going to be checked repeatedly.
7. Click
on Apply changes to save the configuration details.