N3 11N Wireless Broadband
Router User Manual
5.2.2 WPA-PSK
The WPA protocol implements the majority of the IEEE 802.11i
standard. It enhances data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity
Protocol (TKIP) which is a 128-bit per-packet key, meaning that it
dynamically generates a new key for each packet. WPA also includes a
message integrity check feature to prevent data packets from being
hampered with. Only authorized network users can access the wireless
network.
● Security Mode: Select a proper mode, which is also supported by your
wireless clients, from the drop-down menu.
● WPA Algorithms: Select either AES (advanced encryption standard) or
TKIP (temporary key integrity protocol) type.
● Key: Enter a security key , which must be between 8-63 ASCII
characters.
Key Renewal Interval: Enter a valid time period for the key.
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