Belkin P74845UK manual Securing your Wireless Network, Encryption Methods

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Securing your Wireless Network

Securing your Wireless Network

Here are a few different ways to maximize the security of your wireless network and protect your data from unwanted intrusions. This section is intended for the home, home office, and small office user. At the time of publication, three encryption methods are available.

Encryption Methods:

Name

64-bit Wired

128-bit

Wi-Fi Protected

 

Equivalent Privacy

Encryption

Access

 

 

 

 

Acronym

64-bit WEP

128-bit

WPA

 

 

 

 

Security

Good

Better

Best

 

 

 

 

Features

Static keys

Static keys

Dynamic key

 

 

 

encryption and mutual

 

 

 

authentication

 

 

 

 

 

Encryption keys based

Added security

TKIP (temporal key

 

on RC4 algorithm

over 64-bit WEP

integrity protocol)

 

(typically 40-bit keys)

using a key length

added so that keys are

 

 

of 104 bits, plus 24

rotated and encryption

 

 

additional bits of

is strengthened

 

 

system-generated

 

 

 

data

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents High-Speed Mode Wireless G USB Network Adapter F5D7051 Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Placement of your Wireless Networking HardwareAvoid Obstacles and Interference Cordless Phone PlacementSecure connections, VPNs, and AOL Choose the quietest channel for your wireless networkIntroduction Difficult-to-wire environments FeaturesApplications and Advantages Frequently changing environmentsSystem Requirements Product SpecificationsPackage Contents Protective Cap Activity LED Knowing your Wireless USB Network AdapterUSB Adapter Desktop stand Optional UseInstall the Software Installing and Setting Up USB Network AdapterFor desktops For notebooks Installing and Setting Up USB Network AdapterConnect the USB Adapter to your PC Section Installing and Setting Up USB Network Adapter Uninstalling the Software and Drivers Status Tab Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor UtilityMore Button Current Profile StringAccess Point AP List Tab Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor UtilitySignal Network NameProfile Tab Creating a Profile How to update the Access Point AP list informationSite Information Creating a new Profile Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility How to find and connect to a wireless Network Windows XP Users Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Setting up Windows XP WZC Utility to use WPA Encryption Methods Securing your Wireless NetworkNetwork Key= MyPassword Bit WEP Encryption Securing your Wireless NetworkC3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 = 128-bit WEP key Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly TroubleshootingName of your wireless network Does not appear in AP List Name of your wireless network appears in AP ListInstallation CD-ROM does not start Setup Utility TroubleshootingLink LED is solid but cannot connect to the Internet Troubleshooting What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a? Wireless ComparisonEurope 00 800 223 55 Technical SupportFederal Communications Commission Notice InformationFCC Statement Modifications InformationCanada-Industry Canada IC Europe-European Union NoticeBelkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Interoperability Certificate

P74845UK specifications

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