TRENDnet TEW712BR manual Selecting WPA, WPA-Auto, or WPA2 WPA2 recommended

TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-712BR

oYou 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.

oChoose a key index 1, 2, 3, or 4 and enter the key.

oWhen 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, WPA-Auto, or WPA2 (WPA2 recommended):

First, from the Authentication Type row, select WPA, WPA-Auto,or WPA2.

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.

The following section outlines options when selecting PSK (Preshared Key Protocol),

oSelect a Cipher Type. When selecting WPA security, it is recommended to use

TKIP.

oWhen selecting WPA-Autosecurity, it is recommended to use AES. o When selecting WPA2 security, it is recommended to use AES.

Create your Wireless security Passphrase (password or key):

•Passphrase – Enter the passphrase.

•This is the password or key that is used to connect your computer to this router wirelessly

•Confirmed Passphrase – Re-enter the passphrase.

Note: 8-63 alphanumeric characters (a,b,C,?,*, /,1,2, etc.)

The following section outlines options when selecting EAP (Extensive Authentication Protocol),

EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is also called Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service or RADIUS.

Select a Cipher Type

oWhen selecting WPA security, it is recommended to use TKIP.

oWhen selecting WPA-Autosecurity, it is recommended to use AES. o When selecting WPA2 security, it is recommended to use AES.

•RADIUS Server 1/2 - Configure the RADIUS server settings.

Note: RADIUS Server 2 is optional and can be configured as a backup if there are any issues with RADIUS Server 1.

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