Netgear rangemax wn802t User Manual
NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point WN802T v2 Reference Manual
Wireless Security Settings
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v1.0, September 2008
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Network Authentication. The WN802T v2 Access Point is set by default as an open
system (no authentication) with no data encryption. When setting up Network
Authentication, bear in mind the following:
system (no authentication) with no data encryption. When setting up Network
Authentication, bear in mind the following:
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If you are using Access Point mode, then all options are available. In other modes
such as Repeater or Bridge, some options may be unavailable.
such as Repeater or Bridge, some options may be unavailable.
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Not all wireless adapters support WPA or WPA2. Windows Vista, XP and Windows
2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA. However,
client software is required on the client. Consult the product documentation for your
wireless adapter and WPA or WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring
WPA2 settings.
2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA. However,
client software is required on the client. Consult the product documentation for your
wireless adapter and WPA or WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring
WPA2 settings.
You can configure the WN802T v2 to use the types of network authentication shown in
the following table:
the following table:
Table 3-1. Network Authentication Types
Type
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a. All options are available if using Access Point mode. In other modes (for example, Repeater or Bridge) some options may
be unavailable.
Description
Open System
Can be used with WEP encryption or no encryption.
Shared Key
You must use WEP encryption and enter at least one shared key.
WPA with RADIUS
You must configure the RADIUS Server Settings to use this option.
WPA2 with RADIUS
(WPA2 is a later version of WPA.)
(WPA2 is a later version of WPA.)
Only select this if all clients support WPA2. If selected, you must use
AES encryption and configure the RADIUS Server Settings.
AES encryption and configure the RADIUS Server Settings.
WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS
This selection allows clients to use either WPA (with TKIP) or WPA2
(with AES). If selected, you must use TKIP+ AES encryption and
configure the RADIUS Server Settings.
(with AES). If selected, you must use TKIP+ AES encryption and
configure the RADIUS Server Settings.
WPA-PSK
You must use TKIP or TKIP + AES encryption and enter the WPA
passphrase (network key).
passphrase (network key).
WPA2-PSK
(WPA2 is a later version of WPA)
(WPA2 is a later version of WPA)
Only select this if all clients support WPA2. If selected, you must use
AES or TKIP + AES encryption and enter the WPA/WPA2
passphrase (network key).
AES or TKIP + AES encryption and enter the WPA/WPA2
passphrase (network key).
WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK
This selection allows clients to use either WPA (with TKIP) or WPA2
(with AES). If selected, you must use TKIP + AES encryption and
enter the WPA passphrase (network key).
(with AES). If selected, you must use TKIP + AES encryption and
enter the WPA passphrase (network key).