Note: It is recommended to use Open System because it is known to be more secure
than Shared Key.
WEP Key 1-4
o Choose HEX or ASCII.
Note: It is recommended to use ASCII because of the much larger character set
that can be used to create the key.
o This is where you enter the password or key needed for a computer to connect
to the router wirelessly
o You can define up to 4 passwords or 4 keys. Only one key can be active at a given
time. Most users simply define one key.
o Choose a key index 1, 2, 3, or 4 and enter the key.
o When connecting to the router, the client must match both the password and
the Key number. (e.g. if you have activated Key 2 with a password of 12345, then
the client must select: Key 2 (entering Key 1, 3, or 4 will block the ability to
connect) and enter password 12345)
Selecting WPA-PSK, WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK, or WPA2-PSK (WPA2-PSK recommended):
If selecting WPA-PSK, WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK, or WPA2-PSK, (Wi-Fi Protected Access
Preshared Key) please review the settings to configure and click Apply to save the
changes.
First, from the Security Mode drop-down list, select WPA-PSK, WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK,
or WPA2-PSK.
o Select the Encryption type. When selecting WPA-PSK security, it is recommended
to use TKIP.
o When selecting WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK security, it is recommended to use AES.
o When selecting WPA2-PSK security, it is recommended to use AES.
Create your Wireless security preshared key (password or key):
Preshare Key: Enter the preshared key.
o This is the password or key that is used to connect your computer to this router
wirelessly
Note: 8-63 alphanumeric characters (a,b,C,?,*, /,1,2, etc.)
Then from the PSK/EAP row, select either PSK or EAP
PSK stands for Preshared Key
EAP stands for Extensive Authentication Protocol, also called Remote Authentication
Dial-In User Service or RADIUS).
Note: EAP requires an external RADIUS server, PSK only requires you to create a
passphrase.
Selecting WPA, WPA / WPA2, or WPA2:
If selecting WPA, WPA / WPA2, or WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access Extensible
Authentication Protocol) please review the settings to configure and click Apply to save
the changes.
EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is also called Remote Authentication Dial-In
User Service or RADIUS.
Select the Encryption Type
o When selecting WPA security, it is recommended to use TKIP.
o When selecting WPA / WPA2 security, it is recommended to use AES.
o When selecting WPA2 security, it is recommended to use AES.
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