Configuring Wireless Security

Wireless security is fairly straightforward to configure. Each WLAN has its own security policies. You can configure the security settings when you create a new WLAN or you can edit the parameters of an existing one. Keep in mind that you should use WPA2 and CCMP as a best practice. You can select personal or enterprise mode based on your environment and its security policies.

According to the CCNA Wireless exam blueprint, you should know how to configure WPA and WPA2 with pre-shared keys and 802.1x. You should also know how to configure EAP and RADIUS support on Cisco wireless LAN controllers. These topics are covered in the following sections.

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