Linksys WRT54G3G-VN manual Wireless Tab Wireless Security

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The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security

The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are four wireless security mode options supported by the Router: WPA Personal, WPA2 Personal, WPA Enterprise (also known as WPA- RADIUS), WPA2 Enterprise, RADIUS, and WEP. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, while RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service.) These four are briefly discussed here. For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Router, turn to “Appendix B: Wireless Security.”

IMPORTANT: Linksys strongly recommends that you enable wireless security on your wireless network. Otherwise, unauthorized users may be able to access the Internet using your service and incur additional charges. You are liable for any and all additional charges from your service provider.

Wireless Security

WPA2 Personal. WPA2 automatically uses TKIP + AES with dynamic encryption keys. Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 characters. Then enter a Group Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys.

Change these settings as described here, and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.

IMPORTANT: If you are using WPA or WPA2, always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same WPA method and shared key, or else the network will not function properly.

WPA Personal. WPA gives you two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES. Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 characters. Then enter a Group Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys.

Change these settings as described here, and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.

Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2

Personal)

Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA

Personal - TKIP)

Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Personal -

AES)

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Word definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked QuestionsRouter’s Ports List of Figures17 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Router 51 Status Tab Wireless Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Ssid service set identifier your wireless network’s namePlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Router’s Ports Getting to Know the Wireless-G Router for Mobile BroadbandRouter’s LEDs are located on the Router’s other side panel Router’s LEDsRouter’s Data Card Slot Overview Connecting the Wireless-G Router for Mobile BroadbandConnect Your Computer Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem Connect the Power Diagram for Connection to Another Router Hardware Installation for Connection to Another RouterConnect Your Computer Stand Option Placement Options11 Measurement between Wall-Mount Slots Wall-Mount OptionPassword Screen Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mobile BroadbandStatus Setup Tab Basic SetupMobile Network Setup Internet SetupStatic IP Connection Type L2TP Connection Type Optional SettingsRouter IP Network SetupNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp 11 Time Setting Time SettingData Card Status Setup Tab Mobile NetworkMobile Network Connection Mode Mobile Network StatusTZO.com Setup Tab DdnsDynDNS.org MAC Clone Setup Tab MAC Address CloneStatic Routing Setup Tab Advanced RoutingAdvanced Routing Dynamic RoutingWireless Network Wireless Tab Basic Wireless SettingsWireless Security Wireless Tab Wireless SecurityAES 25 Wireless Tab Wireless Security Radius Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterAdvanced Wireless Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Block WAN Requests Security Tab FirewallFirewall Security Tab VPN Passthrough Access Restrictions Tab Internet AccessInternet Access To create an Internet Access policy33 Internet Policy Summary Port Range Forward Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardForwarded Range Applications & Gaming Tab Port TriggeringPort Triggering Triggered RangeDevice Priority Wired QoSApplications and Gaming Tab DMZ Applications and Gaming Tab QoSApplication Priority Wireless QoSEthernet Port Priority UPnP Administration Tab ManagementRouter Password Log Administration Tab LogTraceroute Test Administration Tab DiagnosticsPing Test Administration Tab Config Management Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade 48 Status Tab Mobile Network Status Tab Mobile NetworkInternet Status Tab RouterRouter Information Local Network Status Tab Local NetworkWireless Status Tab WirelessNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband TCP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address EnabledCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware Power LED keeps flashing Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router?How can I avoid corrupted FTP downloads? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?How will I be notified of new Router firmware upgrades? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What is DMZ Hosting?What are the advanced features of the Router? Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What is Spread Spectrum? What is infrastructure mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band?How do I reset the Router? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WEP? What is a MAC Address?How do I connect to the mobile network? What do the indicator LEDs signify on the Router?Whom should I call if there is a question or problem? How do I know which mobile network I am using?Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade FirmwareNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources For the Router’s Web-based Utility Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsFigure E-4 MAC Address Filter List Appendix F Glossary Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Appendix G Specifications FCC, IC-03, CE, Wi-Fi 802.11b, 802.11g, WPA Appendix H Warranty Information Appendix I Regulatory Information Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband
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