Wireless Security

The SonicOS interface is context-sensitive. If a VAP Group was selected in the General screen, the Wireless Security section is hidden and you can skip this section.

To set the Wireless Security options

1. Scroll down to the Wireless Security section. The options vary depending on the selected Authentication Type.

   

   

   

To configure Wireless Security

1. In the Wireless Security section, select the Authentication Type from the drop-down menu.

   The options available change with the type of configuration you select. If a WPA2 - EAP option is selected, the Radius Server Settings section is displayed.

2. Define the remaining settings, using the following tables as a reference:

   WPA2 Settings for Wireless Security

   Description
   Authentication Type	Settings
   WPA and WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) are protocols for protecting wireless devices. Selecting one of the WPA2 - AUTO options allows the WPA protocol to be used if a device is not enabled for WPA2.
   WPA2 - PSK	Select Cipher Type from the drop-down menu. Options are AES (default), TKIP, or Auto. Set the Group Key Interval in seconds. The default is 86400. For SonicWave, select the PMF Option from the drop-down menu. See Protected Management Frames (PMF Option). Define the Passphrase for the public shared key.
   WPA2 - EAP	For SonicWave , select the Authentication Balance Method from the drop-down menu. See About Local Radius Servers and EAP Authentication Balancing. Select Cipher Type from the drop-down menu. Options are AES (default), TKIP, or Auto. Set the Group Key Interval in seconds. The default is 86400. For SonicWave, select the PMF Option from the drop-down menu. See Protected Management Frames (PMF Option).
   WPA2 - AUTO - PSK	Select Cipher Type from the drop-down menu. Options are AES (default), TKIP, or Auto. Set the Group Key Interval in seconds. The default is 86400. For SonicWave , select the PMF Option from the drop-down menu. See Protected Management Frames (PMF Option). Define the Passphrase for the public shared key.
   WPA2 - AUTO - EAP	For SonicWave, select the Authentication Balance Method from the drop-down menu. See About Local Radius Servers and EAP Authentication Balancing. Select Cipher Type from the drop-down menu. Options are AES (default), TKIP, or Auto. Set the Group Key Interval in seconds. The default is 86400. For SonicWave, select the PMF Option from the drop-down menu. See Protected Management Frames (PMF Option).

   WPA3 Settings for Wireless Security

   Description
   Authentication Type	Settings
   WPA3 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 3) is the latest iteration protocol for protecting wireless devices. Selecting one of the WPA3 options signs up new devices through processes that do not require the use of shared passwords.
   WPA3 - OWE	Opportunistic Wireless Encryption (OWE).
   WPA3 - PSK	Select Cipher Type from the drop-down menu. Options are AES (default). Set the Group Key Interval in seconds. The default is 86400. Define the Passphrase for the individual access key.
   WPA2 - EAP	For SonicWave , select the Authentication Balance Method from the drop-down menu. See About Local Radius Servers and EAP Authentication Balancing. Select Cipher Type from the drop-down menu. Options are AES (default). Set the Group Key Interval in seconds. The default is 86400.
   WPA3/WPA2 - PSK	Select Cipher Type from the drop-down menu. Options are AES (default). Set the Group Key Interval in seconds. The default is 86400. Define the Passphrase for the individual access key.
   WPA3/WPA2 - EAP	For SonicWave, select the Authentication Balance Method from the drop-down menu. See About Local Radius Servers and EAP Authentication Balancing. Select Cipher Type from the drop-down menu. Options are AES (default). Set the Group Key Interval in seconds. The default is 86400.
   WPA3 - EAP - 192B	For SonicWave, select the Authentication Balance Method from the drop-down menu. See About Local Radius Servers and EAP Authentication Balancing. Select Cipher Type from the drop-down menu. Options are GCMP (default). Set the Group Key Interval in seconds. The default is 86400.