Show Table of Contents
10.3.9.2. Configuring Wireless Security
- Security
- — Do not encrypt the Wi-Fi connection.— Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), from the IEEE 802.11 standard. Uses a single pre-shared key (PSK).— An MD5 hash of the passphrase will be used to derive a WEP key.— Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol, from Cisco Systems.— WEP keys are changed dynamically.— Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), from the draft IEEE 802.11i standard. A replacement for WEP. Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2), from the 802.11i-2004 standard. Personal mode uses a pre-shared key (WPA-PSK).— WPA for use with a RADIUS authentication server to provide IEEE 802.1X network access control.
- Password
- Enter the password to be used in the authentication process.
Note
In the case of WPA and WPA2 (Personal and Enterprise), an option to select between Auto, WPA and WPA2 has been added. This option is intended for use with an access point that is offering both WPA and WPA2. Select one of the protocols if you would like to prevent roaming between the two protocols. Roaming between WPA and WPA2 on the same access point can cause loss of service.
Figure 10.16. Editing the Wireless Security tab and selecting the WPA protocol
Where did the comment section go?
Red Hat's documentation publication system recently went through an upgrade to enable speedier, more mobile-friendly content. We decided to re-evaluate our commenting platform to ensure that it meets your expectations and serves as an optimal feedback mechanism. During this redesign, we invite your input on providing feedback on Red Hat documentation via the discussion platform.