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How-to configure Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) on a Cisco Access Point (AP) without an authentication server

By Brad Reese on Mon, 03/31/08 - 12:41am.

In order to configure Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) on a Cisco Access Point (AP) without an authentication server, configure the AP with a pre-share key (WPA-PSK).

To configure the WPA-PSK, perform these steps using the GUI interface:

In the Encryption Manager window, select cipher TKIP and click Apply.

In the Service Set Identifier (SSID) Manager window, perform these steps:

1.	Create an SSID.
2.	Select *Open Authentication*.
3.	Set the Key Management to *Mandatory*.
4.	Check the *WPA* box.
5.	Enter a WPA-PSK and click *Apply*.

For more detailed information on WPA configuration, refer to:

	Configuring Additional WPA Settings
	GUI Configuration
	Cisco Wi-Fi Protected Access, WPA2 AND IEEE 802.11I Q & A
	Using WPA Key Management

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