TRENDnet TEW711BR manual Wireless Networking

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TEW-711BR

TRENDnet User’s Guide

Wireless Networking

How to choose the type of security for your wireless network

There are a few different wireless security types supported in wireless networking each having its own characteristics which may be more suitable for your wireless network taking into consideration compatibility, performance, as well as the security strength along with using older wireless networking hardware (also called legacy hardware).

It is strongly recommended to enable wireless security to prevent unwanted users from accessing your network and network resources (personal documents, media, etc.).

In general, it is recommended that you choose the security type with the highest strength and performance supported by the wireless computers and devices in your network. Please review the security types to determine which one you should use for your network.

∙WEP: Legacy encryption method supported by most 802.11b/g hardware. Older hardware may only support up to WEP encryption.

∙WPA: Legacy encryption method supported in most 802.11g hardware.

∙WPA2: Currently the most secure method of wireless security and required for 802.11n performance.

Note: Check the specifications of your wireless network adapters and wireless appliances to verify the highest level of encryption supported.

Wireless Networking

Below is brief comparison chart of the wireless security types and the

recommended configuration depending on which type you choose for

your wireless network.

Security
Comparison				WEP		WPA		WPA2
	Wireless
	Standard			IEEE 802.11a/b/g		IEEE 802.11a/b/g		IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n

	Performance			Up to 54Mbps		Up to 54Mbps		Up to 450Mbps*

	Strength			Low		Medium		High
				Open System or		TKIP or AES,		TKIP or AES,
	Additional			Shared Key,		TKIP or AES,		TKIP or AES,
	Additional			Shared Key,		Preshared Key or		Preshared Key or
	Options			HEX or ASCII,		Preshared Key or		Preshared Key or
	Options			HEX or ASCII,		RADIUS		RADIUS
				Different key sizes		RADIUS		RADIUS
				Different key sizes
	Recommended			Open System		TKIP		AES
				Open System		TKIP		AES
				ASCII		Preshared Key		Preshared Key
	Configuration			ASCII		Preshared Key		Preshared Key
	Configuration			13 characters		8-63 characters		8-63 characters
				13 characters		8-63 characters		8-63 characters

*Dependent on the maximum 802.11n data rate supported by the device (150Mbps, 300Mbps, or 450Mbps)

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Contents TEW-711BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Contents Product Overview Package ContentsFeatures Rear Panel View Front Panel View Application Diagram Side Panel ViewBasic Router Setup Creating a Home NetworkBefore you Install Fixed IP addressInstallation Setup Wizard TEW-711BR TEW-711BR How to connect additional wired devices to your network How to manually configure your Internet connection Advanced Router SetupHow to access your router management Main WANHow to clone a MAC address How to set your router date and time Main TimeHow to change your router login password Main PasswordHow to change your router IP address Main LAN & Dhcp ServerHow to set up the Dhcp server on your router 192.168.10.30How to set up Dhcp reservation Management Remote Management How to enable/disable UPnP on your routerHow to allow/deny VPN connections through your router Main Dynamic DNS How to allow/deny multicast streamingHow to identify your network on the Internet Access DMZ How to allow remote access to your router managementHow to expose a device on your network to the Internet How to add static routes to your router Routing StaticHow to enable dynamic routing on your router Routing DynamicWireless Networking How to choose the type of security for your wireless networkHow to secure your wireless network Wireless SecurityTkip How to connect wireless devices using WPS PBC Hardware Push Button