TRENDnet TEW731BR manual Wireless Networking and Security, Wireless Encryption Types

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TRENDnet User’s Guide

Wireless Networking and Security

How to choose the type of security for your wireless network

Setting up wireless security is very important. Leaving your wireless network open and unsecure could expose your entire network and personal files to outsiders. TRENDnet recommends reading through this entire section and setting up wireless security on your new router.

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.

Wireless Encryption Types

•WEP: Legacy encryption method supported by older 802.11b/g hardware. This is the oldest and least secure type of wireless encryption. It is generally not recommended to use this encryption standard, however if you have old 802.11 b or 802.11g wireless adapters or computers with old embedded wireless

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cards(wireless clients), you may have to set your router to WEP to allow the old adapters to connect to the router. Note: This encryption standard will limit connection speeds to 54Mbps.

•WPA: This encryption is significantly more robust than the WEP technology. Much of the older 802.11g hardware was been upgraded (with firmware/driver upgrades) to support this encryption standard. Total wireless speeds under this encryption type however are limited to 54Mbps.

•WPA-Auto: This setting provides the router with the ability to detect wireless devices using either WPA or WPA2 encryption. Your wireless network will automatically change the encryption setting based on the first wireless device connected. For example, if the first wireless client that connects to your wireless network uses WPA encryption your wireless network will use WPA encryption. Only when all wireless clients disconnect to the network and a wireless client with WPA2 encryption connects your wireless network will then change to WPA2 encryption. NOTE: WPA2 encryption supports 802.11n speeds and WPA encryption will limit your connection speeds to 54Mbps

•WPA2: This is the most secure wireless encryption available today, similar to WPA encryption but more robust. This encryption standard also supports the highest connection speeds. TRENDnet recommends setting your router to this encryption standard. If you find that one of your wireless network devices does not support WPA2 encryption, then set your router to either WPA or WPA-Auto encryption.

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

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Contents Page Contents Table of Contents Package Contents FeaturesProduct Overview Rear View Product Hardware FeaturesFront View Side View Application DiagramWhere to find more help Basic Router SetupHow to set up a home network How to setup your routerRouter Installation Hardware Installation Setup Wizard Wireless LAN Select Enable for Wireless LAN Click Restart and wait for your router to reboot Connect additional wired devices to your network Wireless Encryption Types Wireless Networking and SecuritySecure your wireless network Then from the PSK/EAP row, select either PSK or EAP Selecting WEPKey Selecting WPA, WPA-Auto, or WPA2 WPA2 recommendedConnect wireless devices to your router PBC Software/Virtual Push Button Connect wireless devices using WPSWireless WiFi Protected Setup Recommended Hardware Push Button PBC MethodPIN Personal Identification Number Wireless Basic Basic wireless settingsSsid Broadcast Steps to improve wireless connectivity Wireless Advanced Advanced wireless settingsAccess Filter MAC Filters Access Control FiltersAccess control basics Access FilterDomain/URL Filters Access Filter Domain/URL BlockingProtocol/IP filters Access Filter Protocol/IP FiltersFirewall rules Access Firewall RuleTEW-731BR Main Password Advanced Router SetupAccess your router management Change your router login passwordMain WAN Manually configure your Internet connectionSet your router date and time Main TimeClone a MAC address Set up the Dhcp server on your router Change your router IP addressMain LAN & Dhcp Server Set up Dhcp reservation Click on Management, and click on Remote Management Enable/disable UPnP on your routerAllow/deny VPN connections through your router Management Remote ManagementAllow/deny multicast streaming Identify your network on the InternetMain Dynamic DNS Allow remote access to your router management Access DMZOpen a device on your network to the Internet Virtual Server Access Virtual ServerExample To forward TCP port 80 to your IP camera Special Applications Access Special APRouting Static Add static routes to your routerRouting Dynamic Enable dynamic routing on your routerTEW-731BR Tools Settings Router Maintenance & MonitoringReset your router to factory defaults Router Default SettingsBackup and restore your router configuration settings To backup your router configurationTo restore your router configuration Please note the following Upgrade your router firmwareTools Ping Test Check connectivity using the router managementRestart your router Tools RestartClick on Status and click on Device Information Wireless InformationCheck the router system information Status Device InformationRouter Log Navigation Wired LAN InformationView your router log Status LogSend router logs to an external log server Configure your router logStatus Log Setting Send router logs to your e-mail addressSet the types or categories to include in logging View wireless devices connected to your routerStatus Wireless View your router packet statisticsClick on Management and click on Capture Packets Capture packets using the router managementEnable Snmp on your router Management Capture PacketsRouter Management Page Structure Technical Specifications Then click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK TroubleshootingAppendix How to find your IP address?Apple Menu System Preferences Network How to find your MAC address?Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementFCC Radiation Exposure Statement RoHSTEW-731BR Limited Warranty
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