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Appendix C: Wireless Security
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
Wireless-N PCI Adapter
PSK-Enterprise and PSK2-Enterprise use PSK/PSK2 security and a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User
Service) server for authentication. RADIUS uses a RADIUS server.
PSK/PSK2-Personal. Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES (AES is automatically selected for PSK2-
Personal), and enter a password in the Pre-shared Key field of 8-63 characters.
PSK/PSK2-Enterprise. This method is PSK or PSK2 used in coordination with a RADIUS server. Select the
authentication method, EAP-TLS or PEAP. Then configure the appropriate settings for your authentication
method.
RADIUS. This method features use of a RADIUS server. Select the authentication method, EAP-TLS or PEAP.
Then configure the appropriate settings for your authentication method.
Implementing encryption may have a negative impact on your network’s performance, but if you are transmitting
sensitive data over your network, encryption should be used.
These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible
and convenient technology Linksys has to offer.
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