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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Broadband Router
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security
Wireless-N Broadband Router
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security
These settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are six wireless security modes supported
by the Router: WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, RADIUS, and WEP. (WPA stands
for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption. WEP stands for Wired
Equivalent Privacy, while RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service.) For details on
configuring wireless security for the Router, turn to “Appendix B: Wireless Security.” If you do not want to use
wireless security, select Disabled.
Wireless Security
Security Mode. Select the mode you want to use: WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-
Enterprise, RADIUS, or WEP. WPA2 is a more advanced, more secure version of WPA.
Follow the instructions for the security method you want to use.
WPA-Personal
Encryption. Select the algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES. (AES is a stronger encryption method than TKIP.)
Passphrase. Enter the Passphrase shared by the Router and your other network devices. It must have 8-63
characters.
Key Renewal. Enter the Key Renewal period, which tells the Router how often it should change encryption keys.
When you have finished making changes to this screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or
click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. For more information, click Help.
WPA2-Personal
Encryption. Select the algorithm(s) you want to use, AES or TKIP or AES. (AES is a stronger encryption method
than TKIP.)
Passphrase. Enter the Passphrase shared by the Router and your other network devices. It must have 8-63
characters.
Key Renewal. Enter the Key Renewal period, which tells the Router how often it should change encryption keys.
When you have finished making changes to this screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or
click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. For more information, click Help.
Figure 5-16: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security
(WPA-Personal)
Figure 5-17: Wireless Security - WPA2-Personal
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