Configuring WPA-PSK Complexity on the WAP131, WAP351, and WAP371

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Updated:March 30, 2018

Document ID:SMB5080

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Configuring WPA-PSK Complexity on the WAP131, WAP351, and WAP371

Objective

When a VAP (Virtual Access Point) is configured, there are several options available for securely authenticating clients. If WPA Personal is selected (also known as WPA-PSK, or WiFi Protected Access – Pre-shared Key), you can configure the complexity requirements of the keys used for authentication. More complex keys result in increased security.

The objective of this document is to show you how to configure WPA-PSK complexity on the WAP131, WAP351, and WAP371.

Applicable Devices

• WAP131

• WAP351

• WAP371

Software Version

• v1.0.1.3 (WAP131, WAP351)

• v1.2.0.2 (WAP371)

Configuring WPA-PSK Complexity

Step 1. Log in to the web configuration utility and choose System Security > WPA-PSK Complexity. The WPA-PSK Complexity page opens.

Step 2. In the WPA-PSK Complexity field, check the Enable checkbox. Enabling this will make the WAP check WPA-PSK keys against the criteria specified below. It is disabled by default.

Step 3. Choose the minimum number of character classes that must be in a key string from the WPA-PSK Minimum Character Class drop-down list. The four character classes are uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters available on a standard keyboard. 3 is the default.

Step 4. Check the Enable checkbox in the WPA-PSK Different From Current field to force users to make a different key when the current one expires. The default is disabled, which lets users use their old or previous key when the current one expires.