WPA and WPA2 Encryption Settings

You can configure Wi-Fi Protected Access as WPA or WPA2 in GMS. Either of these provides better security than WEP. WPA and WPA2 support two protocols for storing and generating keys:

•	Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP): EAP allows WPA/WPA2 to synchronize keys with an external RADIUS server. The keys are updated periodically based on time or number of packets. Use EAP in larger, enterprise-like deployments where you have an existing RADIUS framework.

•	Pre-Shared Key (PSK): PSK allows WPA/WPA2 to generate keys from a pre-shared passphrase that you configure. The keys are updated periodically based on time or number of packets. Use PSK in smaller deployments where you do not have a RADIUS server.

WPA EAP and WPA2 EAP support is only available in Access Point Mode. Bridge Mode supports WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK.

To configure WPA or WPA2 security on the SonicWALL, complete the following tasks:

1	On the Policies panel, click Wireless, then Security.

2	Under Encryption Mode, select a WPA or WPA2 authentication type from the Authentication Type list.

You can choose from the following authentication types:

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WPA-PSK

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WPA-EAP

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WPA2-PSK

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WPA2-EAP

•	WPA2-AUTO-PSK

•	WPA2-AUTO-EAP

The screen changes to display the configurable fields. The same configuration fields are displayed for all authentication types that employ PSK, and the same configuration fields are displayed for all authentication types that employ EAP.