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The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. Click the radio button next to Enable to enable Wireless Security before choosing your options. Click the radio button next to Disable if you need to disable Wireless Security.

There are four wireless security mode options supported by the Router, WPA, RADIUS, and WEP. These four are briefly discussed here.

WPA Pre-Shared Key. WPA provides the TKIP encryption method, with dynamic encryption keys. Enter a Pre- Shared key of 8-32 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys.

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

•WEP Encryption Level. An acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, WEP is an encryption method used to protect your wireless data communications. WEP uses 64-bit or 128-bit keys to provide access control to your network and encryption security for every data transmission. To decode data transmissions, all devices in a network must use an identical WEP key. Higher encryption levels offer higher levels of security, but due to the complexity of the encryption, they may decrease network performance. To enable WEP, select 64 bits (10 hex digits) or 128 bits (26 hex digits). To disable WEP encryption, keep the default setting, No Encryption.

•Passphrase. Instead of manually entering WEP keys, you can enter a passphrase. This passphrase is used to generate one or more WEP keys. It is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 31 alphanumeric characters. (This Passphrase function is compatible with Linksys wireless products only and cannot be used with Windows XP Zero Configuration. If you want to communicate with non-Linksys wireless products or Windows XP Zero Configuration, make a note of the WEP key generated in the Key 1 field, and enter it manually in the wireless client.) After you enter the Passphrase, click the Generate button to create WEP keys.

Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router

Figure 5-14: WPA Pre-Shared Key

Figure 5-15: WPA Radius

Figure 5-16: Wireless Tab - Radius

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Contents Wireless- B Word definition Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Appendix ATroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Broadband Router’s Back Panel List of Figures26 Applications and Gaming UPnP Forwarding Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-B Broadband Router Roaming Network TopologyNetwork Layout Back Panel Getting to Know the Wireless-B Broadband RouterFront Panel Wireless-BHardware Installation Connecting the Wireless-B Broadband RouterOverview Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband RouterInternet Setup Setup Tab Basic SetupPPPoE Connection Type Optional Settings Required by some ISPs Wireless-B Broadband Router 10 Setup Tab MAC Address Clone Setup Tab MAC Address Clone11 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Setup Tab Advanced Routing13 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings14 WPA Pre-Shared Key Wireless Tab Wireless Security17 Wireless Tab WEP 18 Wireless Tab Wireless Network Access Wireless Tab Wireless Network AccessPreamble type, Long Preambledefault or Short Preamble Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings21 Security Tab Filter Security Tab Filter23 Security Tab VPN Passthrough Security Tab VPN Passthrough24 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardingApplications and Gaming Tab UPnP Forwarding Applications and Gaming Tab Port TriggeringApplications and Gaming Tab DMZ Administration Tab Management29 Backup & Restore Administration Tab LogAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade 33 Administration Tab Factory Defaults Administration Tab Factory DefaultsBy the Router Status Tab Router35 Status Tab Local Network Status Tab Local NetworkNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Want to test my Internet connection Wireless-B Broadband Router TCP UDP Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work VPN IpsecFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Frequently Asked QuestionsPower LED keeps flashing Where is the Router installed on the network?Does the Router support ICQ send file? What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is DMZ Hosting?What are the advanced features of the Router? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is ISM band? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is roaming?What is a MAC Address? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network How do I resolve issues with signal loss?Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-B Broadband Router Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade FirmwareTCP/IP Appendix D Windows HelpWindows 2000 or XP Instructions Windows 98 or Me InstructionsFigure E-3 MAC Address/Physical Address For the Router’s Web-based UtilityAppendix F Glossary Wireless-B Broadband Router Wireless-B Broadband Router Wireless-B Broadband Router Wireless-B Broadband Router Wireless-B Broadband Router Appendix G Specifications Appendix H Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix I Regulatory InformationWireless-B Broadband Router Europe Mail Address Appendix J Contact Information
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