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WPA-Personal. If you do not have a RADIUS server, select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, and enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters.

WPA2-Personal. Enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters.

WPA-Enterprise. WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device.) WPA-Enterprise offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Enter the RADIUS server’s IP Address and port number, along with a key shared between the device and the server. Last, enter a Group Key Renewal period, which instructs the device how often it should change the encryption keys.

RADIUS. WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device.) First, enter the RADIUS server’s IP Address and port number, along with a key shared between the device and the server. Then, select a WEP key and a level of WEP encryption, and either generate a WEP key through the Passphrase or enter the WEP key manually.

Implementing encryption may have a negative impact on your network’s performance, but if you are transmitting sensitive data over your network, encryption should be used.

These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer.

Appendix C: Wireless Security

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Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks

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Contents Wireless- G How to Use this User Guide Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster List of Figures Front PanelLink Information Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Network Topology Planning your Wireless NetworkSsid your wireless network’s name RoamingPlanning your Wireless Network Network LayoutGetting to Know the Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter LED IndicatorsSetting up and Connecting the USB Adapter Starting the Setup WizardInstalling files Creating a Profile Creating a ProfileSetting Up the Adapter with SecureEasySetup Changes, refer to Using the Wireless Network MonitorSetting Up the Adapter with Available Networks Encryption encoding data transmitted in a network12 WEP Key Needed for Connection 14 WPA2-Personal Needed for Connection Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup 17 Network Settings18 Wireless Mode WEP WPA Personal WPA2 PersonalWPA Enterprise EAP-TLSRadius 28 Confirm New Settings Wireless Network Status screen Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Link Information ScreensWireless Network Status Wireless Network Statistics Link Information Wireless Network StatisticsSite Survey Site InformationProfiles Profile InformationCreating a New Profile 11 Export a ProfileMy computer does not recognize the USB Adapter Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions USB Adapter does not work properlyWhat is the Ieee 802.11g standard? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is roaming? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?Appendix B Using Windows XP Wireless Configuration Figure B-1 Wireless Network Monitor IconFigure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-6 Network Connection Wireless Security Appendix C Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless Security Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix F Specifications WUSB54GSCAppendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Appendix I Contact Information