Airlink RT210W user manual Format Minimum Characters, Wep, Network Key fields

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Wireless Broadband Router User Manual

enable this function by choosing either 802.1X or WPA. This option fulfills the security that an enterprise needs. If the local network does not have an authentication server, it’ s recommended to use WPA- PSK (Pre-Shared Key). This option is commonly used in small office home office (SOHO) environments.

WPA Pre-Shared Key: If WPA-PSK is the network authentication option, enter a secret key. Check the table below for instructions when entering the key.

Format

Minimum Characters

Maximum Characters

 

 

 

ASCII

8

63

 

 

 

Hexadecimal

8

64

 

 

 

WPA Group ReKey Interval: For WPA and WPA-PSK only. Specifies the timer the WPA key must changes. The change is done automatically between the server and the client.

Radius Server: For 802.1X and WPA only. Enter the IP Address of the authentication server, commonly the Radius server.

Radius Port: Enter the port number of the authentication server. The default port number is 1812.

Radius Key: Enter the same key as the Radius server’ s.

uWEP

Data Encryption: Specifies the encryption mode that the AP uses to transmit the data. Encryption type changes according to the Network Authentication mode. Encryption protects your wireless network against eavesdropping.

Off: The data is not encrypted when it is transferred from one station to another. This is the default option.

WEP: Only for 802.1X or when authentication is disabled. The data is encrypted with the WEP algorithm before being transmitted. If WEP is selected, enter the values in the

Network Key fields.

TKIP: Only for WPA and WPA-PSK. Temporal Key

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Contents Page Trademarks DisclaimerSafety Instructions For Service FCC Information Page Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting SpecificationList of Figures Page Overview Introduction∙ NAT FeaturesSystem Requirements Package ContentsPage Front Panel LED IndicatorPhysical Outlook Rear Panel and Connector Rear Panel and ConnectorHardware Connection Choosing a Place for the Wireless Broadband RouterConnecting the power adapter Connecting the Wireless Broadband RouterConnecting wired device to the LAN port Connecting Cable/ADSL Modem to the WAN portFigure below illustrates a connection diagram example Page Configuring Local Computer to Access the Wireless Router Control Panel Setting up TCP/IPOption a Using Dhcp For Windows 98/ME192.168.1.1 Option B Using Fixed IP Address∙ On the IP Address tab, select Specify an IP address Check/Renew IP Address under Windows 98/ME For Windows 2000/XPSelect Use the following IP address and enter these ∙ Default GatewayCheck/Renew IP Address under Windows 2000/XP Additional Settings for Wireless Client∙ Authentication Open For example C\ping Checking Connection with the Wireless Broadband RouterRequest time out Destination host unreachable Accessing Web-Based Configuration Utility Web ConfigurationApplying Changes Making the Changes EffectiveGeneral Information System Overview Router ModeSystem Overview Bridge Mode Part 1 Configuring general settings WAN Configuration Router ModePPPoE Client Part 2. Configuring protocol-specific settingsDhcp Client WAN Configuration PPPoE Client Manual Config WAN Configuration Bridge ModeEnabling Bridging Mode Dhcp Server Router Mode Only LAN ConfigurationLAN Configuration Router Mode LAN Spanning Tree Protocol Router Mode Only11 Dhcp Lease Table Viewing Current Dhcp Assignments Router Mode OnlyBasic Configuration Wireless LAN 2.4G Configuration12 Access Point Mode Wireless Bridge13 Wireless Bridge Mode Advanced Configuration Access ControlPage Network Authentication Wireless LAN SecurityNetwork Key fields Format Minimum CharactersWEP 64 Bit Hexadecimal digits Ascii characters 128 Bit Key Length HEX Format Ascii Format15 Wireless LAN Security Connection Logging Filters Router Mode OnlyGeneral LAN Client Filter LAN MAC Filter16 Filters Forwarding Router Mode OnlyApplication Specific Port Forwards DMZ IP AddressPort Forwards DescriptionStatic Routes System Clock AdministrationFirmware Upgrade Management SetupSystem Restore Factory DefaultsCurrent Firmware version field Page Troubleshooting Page Physical Power Adapter and Environmental RequirementHardware InterfaceSoftware WAN Port FeaturesLAN Port Features Router FeaturesConfiguration and Management Features Security FeaturesWireless LAN Features Technical Support