I use WPA and it works great. There must be something else going on with your configuration. Just try WPA and a basic Access Point configuration.
On 11/15/05, Brad Gass <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello. > > I've done some digging and have yet to come up with any answers in the > archives or forum, so I thought I'd just ask. > > I've recently installed 0.92 embedded on a WRAP board, 256MB CF card and a > Atheros mPCI card (CM9). > > I'm trying to use this setup as a wireless client device (with WPA-PSK > encryption), initially just attempting to associate with an access point > right on the bench. > > I've gone through and set the system up for basic operations and assigned > ath0 as my WAN port. Assigned the IP address, SSID, etc - everything > works as expected when using no encryption, and 40 bit WEP (I didn't test > 128 bit, but assume it works fine). But, no joy at all with WPA. > > I've tried two access points - a StarOS AP (CM9 card) and a Linksys WRV54G > - and specifying the appropriate ciper for both (or auto) and no luck at > all with either. I've fiddled with nearly everything I can think of, and > nothing results in an association. Changing key times, ciphers, nothing. > > My last configuration is as follows: > > pfSense - fresh install of 0.92 embedded, assigned interfaces (sis0 -> > LAN, ath0 -> WAN), assigned my wireless static IP, SSID, enabled WPA and > entered the key (32 random ASCII characters). > > StarOS - fresh install of 2.10.0, assigned IP addresses, WPA-PSK > encryption, key rotation of 3600, and the WPA key (32 random ASCII > characters). > > SNR's are a non-issue, >35dB all around. Distance (ACK timing) isn't an > issue here either, less than 10 feet on the bench. > > Is there something stupid I'm missing here, or is there issues with using > WPA as a wireless client? More information on request, just let me know > what you need. > > As a secondary question, is there a way to adjust the ACK timing of the > radio? Assuming the WPA issues can be worked out, this setup would make a > really nice wireless client access device in several places in my network, > but link distances could approach 8 miles, so timing would likely need > some tuning. > > Thanks in advance of any and all help! > > > Brad > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
