SonicOS 7.1 Access Points

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
    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
    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
    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
    WPA3 - EAP - 192B

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