Linksys WBP54G manual Wpa, Encryption encoding data transmitted in a network

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9.Configure the wireless security settings. Select the method your network is using, WPA, WPA2, WEP (128-Bit), or WEP (64-Bit). Then proceed to the appropriate instructions. If you are not using wireless security, select Disabled, and proceed to step 10.

WPA

WPA automatically uses TKIP with dynamic encryption keys. Enter a passphrase on this screen. Encryption - TKIP is automatically selected as the encryption method.

Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. The longer and more complex your Passphrase is, the more secure your network will be.

Click Next to proceed, or click Back to return to the previous screen.

WPA2

WPA2 automatically uses AES with dynamic encryption keys (AES is a stronger encryption method than TKIP). Enter a passphrase on this screen.

Encryption - AES is automatically selected as the encryption method.

Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. The longer and more complex your Passphrase is, the more secure your network will be.

Click Next to proceed, or click Back to return to the previous screen.

Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters

encryption: encoding data transmitted in a network.

wpa (wi-fi protected access): a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption.

wpa2 (wi-fi protected access 2): a wireless security protocol using AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) encryption.

wep (wired equivalent privacy): a method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network.

Figure 4-9: Security Settings - WPA Screen

Figure 4-10: Security Settings - WPA2 Screen

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Contents User Guide Copyright and Trademarks Word definitionTable of Contents Power Port List of FiguresFigure C-10 BIN File Information Screen Welcome IntroductionAdapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC What’s in This User Guide? Planning Your Wireless Network Network TopologyRoaming Topology the physical layout of a networkNetwork Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters OverviewLEDs PortCable Combination CableStarting the Setup Wizard Running the Setup Wizard Check for Compatibility Screen Connecting the Network Cable to a Router Screen Wireless-G Bridge Setup Screen WPA Encryption encoding data transmitted in a network11 Security Settings WEP 64-Bit Screen 13 Confirmation Screen 17 Disconnect the Network Cable from Phone Adapter Screen 19 Wireless is Now Active Screen 20 Congratulations Screen Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingSpeed of the wireless connection is very slow Frequently Asked Questions What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is infrastructure mode?What is roaming? What is the ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WEP? What is WPA?Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters To upgrade the Bridge’s firmware, follow these instructions Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareFigure C-4 Choose Destination Location Figure C-8 Browsed Devices on Network Screen Click Files Figure C-9 Open Firmware File Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from the PC Appendix D Windows Help TCP/IPAppendix E Glossary Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix F Specifications WBP54GCertifications Appendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Appendix I Contact Information