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Setting WPA

In the case of using WPA on a network, activate the WPA setting to be used for communication along with WPA. Consult your network administrator for information about making authentication settings.

Important

  1. Press the [Menu] key.

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  2. Press the [Down arrow key ] or [Up arrow key ] key to select [Host Interface], and then press the [OK] key.

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  3. Press the [Down arrow key ] or [Up arrow key ] key to select [Wireless LAN], and then press the [OK] key.

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  4. Press the [Down arrow key ] or [Up arrow key ] key to select [Security Method], and then press the [OK] key.

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  5. Press the [Down arrow key ] or [Up arrow key ] key to select [WPA], and then press [Details].

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  6. Press the [Down arrow key ] or [Up arrow key ] key to select [Encryption Method], and then press the [OK] key.

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  7. Press the [Down arrow key ] or [Up arrow key ] key to select encryption method, and then press the [OK] key.

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    Consult your network administrator for information about making encryption settings.

    Encryption settings are as follows:

    • [TKIP]

      Uses the same algorithm as RC4, but further reduces vulnerability using methods such as key mixing.

    • [CCMP(AES)]

      Increases security using AES (Advanced Encryption Standard).

    The display returns to the [WPA] menu.

  8. Press the [Down arrow key ] or [Up arrow key ] key to select [Authentication Method], and then press the [OK] key.

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  9. Press the [Down arrow key ] or [Up arrow key ] key to select authentication settings, and then press the [OK] key.

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    Authentication settings are as follows:

    • [WPA-PSK]

      Performs authentication using an encryption key (a Pre-Shared Key) that is shared by the access point and client.

    • [WPA]

      WPA uses CA certificates and a RADIUS server to provide secure wireless communication.

    • [WPA2-PSK]

      As with WPA-PSK, authenticate using the encryption key (a Pre-Shared Key) shared by the access point and client. Enter Pre-Shared Key using between 8 and 63 ASCII characters.

    • [WPA2]

      WPA2 is an expanded version of WPA that fully supports IEEE 802.11i.

    Wait for two seconds, the display returns to the [WPA] menu.

  10. If [WPA] or [WPA2] is selected in step 9, a confirmation message appears. Press [OK].

    Wait for two seconds. The display returns to the [WPA] menu, proceed to step 15.

  11. If [WPA-PSK] or [WPA2-PSK] is selected in step 9, a confirmation message appears. Press [Enter].

  12. Enter the Pre-Shared Key, and then press [Accept].

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    • When entering a character, pressing [OK] will mask it with an asterisk for security reasons.

    • Enter the Pre-Shared Key using between 8 and 63 ASCII characters.

    • Uppercase and lowercase letters are differentiated, so be sure to enter characters in the required case.

    • Wait for two seconds. The display returns to the [Authentication Method] menu.

  13. Press the [Escape] key.

  14. Press [Exit].

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  15. Press the [Down arrow key ] or [Up arrow key ] key to select [WPA], and then press the [OK] key.

  16. Press the [Menu] key to return to the initial screen.

  17. Print a configuration page to confirm the settings.

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