Chapter 3
Advanced Configuration
for Remote Authentication
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
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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