Belkin F5D7230AU4P - Manual (Page 67)

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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a new Wi-Fi standard that was
designed to improve upon the security features of WEP. To use WPA
security, the drivers and software of your wireless equipment must
be upgraded to support WPA. These updates will be found on the
wireless vendors website. There are two types of WPA security, WPA-
PSK (no server) and WPA (with radius server).
WPA-PSK (no server)
uses what is known as a
Pre-Shared key as the Network key. A Network key is basically a
password that is between 8 and 63 characters long. It can be a
combination of letters, numbers, or characters. Each client uses
the same Network key to access the network. Typically, this is the
mode that will be used in a home environment.
WPA (with radius server)
is a system where a radius server
distributes the Network key to the clients automatically. This is
typically found in a business environment.
For a list of Belkin wireless products that support WPA, please visit
our website at www.belkin.com/networking.