Linksys WRT150N manual Wireless Tab Wireless Security, PSK-Personal, PSK2-Personal

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Wireless-N Home Router

The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security

These settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are six wireless security modes supported by the Router: PSK-Personal, PSK2-Personal, PSK-Enterprise, PSK2-Enterprise, RADIUS, and WEP. (PSK stands for Pre-Shared Key, 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.) For details on configuring wireless security for the Router, turn to “Appendix B: Wireless Security.” If you do not want to use wireless security, select Disabled.

Wireless Security

Security Mode. Select the mode you want to use: PSK-Personal, PSK2-Personal, PSK-Enterprise, PSK2- Enterprise, RADIUS, or WEP. PSK2 is a more advanced, more secure version of PSK.

Follow the instructions for the security method you want to use.

PSK-Personal

Encryption. Select the algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES. (AES is a stronger encryption method than TKIP.)

Pre-shared Key. Enter the key shared by the Router and your other network devices. It must have 8-63 characters.

Key Renewal. Enter the Key Renewal period, which tells the Router how often it should change encryption keys.

When you have finished making changes to this screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. For more information, click Help.

PSK2-Personal

Encryption. Select the algorithm(s) you want to use, AES or TKIP or AES. (AES is a stronger encryption method than TKIP.)

Pre-shared Key. Enter the key shared by the Router and your other network devices. It must have 8-63 characters.

Key Renewal. Enter the Key Renewal period, which tells the Router how often it should change encryption keys.

When you have finished making changes to this screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. For more information, click Help.

Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router

Figure 5-15: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security

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Figure 5-16: Wireless Security - PSK2-Personal

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Contents GHz Wireless- N Word definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows HelpRouter’s Front Panel Router’s Back Panel26 Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access Policy Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-N Home Router Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Planning Your Wireless NetworkSsid service set identifier your wireless network’s name Network TopologyPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Back Panel Getting to Know the Wireless-N Home RouterTop Panel Front PanelHardware Installation Connecting the Wireless-N Home RouterSetup Configuring the Wireless-N Home RouterWireless OverviewAdministration Access RestrictionsSecurity Applications & GamingSetup Tab Basic Setup How to Access the Web-based UtilityInternet Setup StatusPPPoE Static IPTelstra Cable PptpPacket a unit of data sent over a network Optional SettingsRouter IP Network SetupDhcp Server Setting Dhcp Reservation Time SettingDynDNS.org Setup Tab DdnsDdns Service TZO.com 10 Setup Tab Ddns TZO.comMAC Address Clone Setup Tab MAC Address CloneAdvanced Routing Setup Tab Advanced RoutingDynamic Routing Static Routing13 Routing Table Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Basic Wireless SettingsWireless Security Wireless Tab Wireless SecurityPSK-Personal PSK2-PersonalPSK2-Enterprise PSK-EnterpriseRadius Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterAccess Restrictions MAC Address Filter ListAdvanced Wireless Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-N Home Router Internet Filter Security Tab FirewallWeb Filter FirewallVPN Passthrough Security Tab VPN PassthroughTo create a policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access PolicyInternet Access Policy 28 List of PCs Single Port Forwarding Applications & Gaming Tab Single Port ForwardingPort Range Forwarding Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardingPort Range Triggering Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range TriggeringDMZ Applications & Gaming Tab DMZWireless QoS Quality of ServiceInternet Access Priority Applications and Gaming Tab QoS35 QoS Applications Add a New Application 39 QoS Voice Device SummaryRouter Access Administration Tab ManagementWeb Access Remote AccessUPnP Backup and RestoreLog Administration Tab Log43 Administration Tab Diagnostics Administration Tab DiagnosticsFactory Defaults Administration Tab Factory DefaultsUpgrade Firmware Administration Tab Firmware UpgradeInternet Connection Status Tab RouterRouter Information Local Network Status Tab Local Network51 Status Tab Wireless Status Tab WirelessNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-N Home Router Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me Application Name Protocol To IP Address EnabledCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Application Name Start and End PortWireless-N Home Router Need to upgrade the firmware To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultsFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingPower LED keeps flashing Where is the Router installed on the network? Frequently Asked QuestionsIs IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? What are the advanced features of the Router? What is DMZ Hosting?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is roaming? What is infrastructure mode?What is ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is a MAC Address? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?How do I reset the Router? How do I resolve issues with signal loss?Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-N Home Router Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Firmware UpgradeNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Figure E-1 IP Configuration ScreenFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsAppendix F Glossary Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router LEDs Appendix G SpecificationsModel Storage Temp Operating TempOperating Humidity Storage HumidityLimited Warranty Appendix H Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix I Regulatory InformationWireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-G Home Router Information section in this Guide Appendix J Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?