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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 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 http://192.168.0.1, 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 Wireless Settings in the main menu of the FVG318.

Figure 4-9: Wireless Settings menu (WPA-PSK)

3. Select WPA-PSK on the pulldown menu. The WPA-PSK menu will open.

4. Select the desired Encryption method. For WPA-PSK, you can choose TKIP or AES.

5. Enter the pre-shared key in the Passphrase field. Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box. The Passphrase must be 8 to 63 characters in length. The 256 Bit key used for encryption is generated from this passphrase.

6. Enter the Key Lifetime. This setting determines how often the encryption key is changed. Shorter periods provide greater security, but adversely affect performance. If desired, you can change the default value.

7. Click Apply to save your settings.