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How to Configure WPA-PSK
Note
: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the
client. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or above do include the client
software that supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also
support WPA. Consult the product document for your wireless adapter and WPA client software
for instructions on configuring WPA settings.
To configure WPA-PSK, follow these steps:
1.
Log in at the default LAN address of
with the default user name of
admin
and default password of
password
, or using whatever LAN address and password you
have set up.
2.
Click the WEP/WPA Settings link in the main menu of the WAG302.
Figure 3-15:
WEP/WPA Settings menus for 11a and 11bg
3.
Choose
WPA-PSK
from the list.
4.
Enter the pre-shared key passphrase.
5.
Click
Apply
to save your settings.
WEP/WPA Settings 11a menu
WEP/WPA Settings 11b/g menu
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Using the Basic IP Settings Options
The Basic IP Settings menu is under the Basic heading of the main menu. Use this menu to
configure DHCP, static IP, and access point access point name settings.
Figure 3-16: IP Settings menu
•
Access Point Name (NetBIOS)
Enter a new name for the wireless access point and click Apply to save your changes.
•
The IP Address
The wireless access point is shipped preconfigured with its DHCP client disabled and with the
following private static IP addresses:
–
–
IP Subnet Mask — 255.255.255.0
–
Gateway — 0.0.0.0
–
Primary and Secondary DNS Servers — 0.0.0.0
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If your network has a requirement to use a different IP addressing scheme, you can make those
changes in this menu. These settings are only required if the “Use this IP address” radio button
is chosen. Remember to click Apply to save your changes.
•
Spanning Tree Protocol
Spanning Tree Protocol in enabled by default for the wireless access point. This provides
network traffic optimization in settings with multiple WAG302 Access Points.
•
Time Zone
Select the time zone location for your setting.
Note
: You must have an Internet connection to get the current time.
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Management
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Chapter 4
Management
This chapter describes how to use the management features of your WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band
Wireless Access Point. These features can be found by clicking on the Maintenance heading in the
Main Menu of the browser interface.
Remote Management
The Remote Management screen lets you enable remote console and specify the simple network
management protocol (SNMP) parameters.
Figure 4-1:
Remote Management screen
Fill out the remote management information:
•
Remote Console
Secure Shell (SSH)
: If set to Enable, the Wireless Access Point will only allow remote access
via Secure Shell and Secure Telnet (see
“Using the Secure Telnet Interface” on page 4-2
). The
default is Enable.
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