Linksys WRT310N manual Wireless Security, Security Mode

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Chapter 3

Advanced Configuration

for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service.) These six are briefly discussed here. For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Router, refer to “Chapter 2: Wireless Security.”

Wireless Security

Security Mode

Select the security method for your wireless network. If you do not want to use wireless security, keep the default, Disabled.

WPA Personal

NOTE: If you are using WPA, 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.

Security Mode > WPA Personal

Passphrase  Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 characters.

Key Renewal  Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. The default Group Key Renewal period is 3600 seconds.

WPA2 Personal

Security Mode > WPA2 Personal

Encryption  WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, AES or TKIP or AES. The default is TKIP or AES.

Passphrase  Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 characters.

Key Renewal  Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. The default Group Key Renewal period is 3600 seconds.

WPA Enterprise

This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.)

Security Mode > WPA Enterprise

RADIUS Server  Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS server.

RADIUS Port  Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. The default value is 1812.

Shared Secret  Enter the key shared between the Router and the server.

Key Renewal  Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. The default Key Renewal period is 3600 seconds.

WPA2 Enterprise

This option features WPA2 used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.)

Security Mode > WPA2 Enterprise

Encryption  WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the

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