Belkin P75125UK Encryption/Security, Securing your Wi-Fi Network, WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy

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Manually Configuring your Router

Encryption/Security

Securing your Wi-Fi Network

Here are a few different ways you can maximize the security of your wireless network and protect your data from prying eyes and ears. This section is intended for the home, home office, and small office user. At the time of this User Manual’s publication, there are four encryption methods available.

Name

64-Bit Wired

128-Bit Wired

Wi-Fi Protected

Wi-Fi Protected

 

Equivalent

Equivalent

Access-TKIP

Access 2

 

Privacy

Privacy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acronym

64-bit WEP

128-bit WEP

WPA-TKIP/AES

WPA2-AES (or

 

 

 

(or just WPA)

just WPA2)

 

 

 

 

 

Security

Good

Better

Best

Best

 

 

 

 

 

Features

Static keys

Static keys

Dynamic key

Dynamic key

 

 

 

encryption

encryption

 

 

 

and mutual

and mutual

 

 

 

authentication

authentication

 

 

 

 

 

 

Encryption

More secure

TKIP (Temporal

AES (Advanced

 

keys based

than 64-bit

Key Integrity

Encryption

 

on RC4

WEP using a

Protocol)

Standard) does

 

algorithm

key length of

added so

not cause any

 

(typically 40-

104 bits plus

that keys are

throughput

 

bit keys)

24 additional

rotated and

loss

 

 

bits of system-

encryption is

 

 

 

generated data

strengthened

 

 

 

 

 

 

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)

WEP is a common protocol that adds security to all Wi-Fi-compliant wireless products. WEP was designed to give wireless networks the equivalent level of privacy protection as a comparable wired network.

64-Bit WEP

64-bit WEP was first introduced with 64-bit encryption, which includes a key length of 40 bits plus 24 additional bits of system- generated data (64 bits total). Some hardware manufacturers refer to 64-bit as 40-bit encryption. Shortly after the technology was introduced, researchers found that 64-bit encryption was too easy to decode.

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Contents ADSL2+ Modem with Wireless G+ Mimo Router Network your computers and share your Adsl Internet access Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of a Belkin Wireless NetworkBenefits of a Home Network Package Contents Internet Connection SettingsMake Sure You Have the Following System RequirementsKnowing your Router Front Panel Power LEDLAN Status LEDs Wlan Status LED Internet LEDReset Button Resetting the RouterRestoring the Factory Defaults Power PlugConnecting your Router Positioning your RouterConnecting your Computers Connecting your Router Connecting your Adsl LineSection Powering Up your Router Setting Up your Computers Setting Up your Computers Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or MeManually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS up to Setting Up your Computers Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS Setting Up your Computers Recommended Web Browser Settings Internet Explorer 4.0 or HigherNetscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Configuring your Router with the Setup Wizard Running the Setup WizardConfiguring your Router with the Setup Wizard Configuring your Router with the Setup Wizard Configuring Your Router with the Setup Wizard Manually Configuring your Router Understanding the Web-Based User InterfaceInternet Status Indicator LAN SettingsFeatures Internet SettingsChanging LAN Settings LAN Settings IP Address Subnet MaskDhcp Server IP PoolLease Time Local Domain NameDhcp Client List Internet WANConnection Type Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA Setting your Connection Type to Dynamic IP 1483 Bridged Setting your ISP Connection to Static IP IPoA DNS Domain Name Server Settings Using Dynamic DNS Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update ClientChannel and Ssid Changing the Wireless Channel WirelessChanging the Wireless Network Name Ssid Using the Wireless Mode Switch Using the Essid Broadcast FeatureProtected Mode Switch Securing your Wi-Fi Network WEP Wired Equivalent PrivacyEncryption/Security Bit WEPUsing a Hexadecimal Key Encryption KeysWPA-Enterprise Radius WPA2 WiFi Protected Access WPA Wi-Fi Protected AccessWPA-Personal PSK Changing the Wireless Security Settings Sharing the Same Network KeysWEP Setup Bit WEP EncryptionWPA Setup C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP keySetting WPA-Personal PSK Setting WPA-Enterprise Radius SettingsWPA2 Requirements Setting WPA2-Personal PSK Setting WPA2-Enterprise Radius SettingsConfiguring your Computer’s Network Adapter to Use Security Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router Supported Operating Systems Disabled Wireless BridgeManual Firewall Virtual Servers Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual ServerChoosing an Application Client IP Filters MAC Address FilteringDMZ Demilitarized Zone Blocking an Icmp PingUtilities Restart RouterRestarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation Restore Factory DefaultsSaving/Backup Current Settings Restore Previous Settings Firmware Update Updating the Router’s FirmwareSetting or Changing the Administrator Password System SettingsChanging the Login Time-Out Setting Setting the Time and Time Zone Enabling Remote ManagementEnabling/Disabling UPnP Problem TroubleshootingSolution My wireless PC cannot connect to the Router Troubleshooting Section Troubleshooting C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key For example Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Enabling WPA-PSK no server Troubleshooting Wireless Comparison Chart Edge- bestTechnical Support Information Technical SupportAppendix a Glossary AppendixesPPPoE Disconnect after PPPoAChannel and Ssid Essid Broadcast EncryptionDMZ Time and Time Zone Administrator PasswordRemote Management UPnP Appendix B Important Factors for Placement and Setup Wireless Router or Access Point PlacementChoose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Cordless PhonesAppendix C Internet Connection Setting Table Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOLVPI/VCI Information FCC StatementModifications Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty