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WPA-RADIUS. WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device.) WPA-RADIUS offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys.

Implementing encryption may have a negative impact on your network’s performance, but if you are transmitting sensitive data over your network, encryption should be used.

These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer.

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User GuideTable of Contents List of Figures Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen13 Create a New Profile Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Roaming Planning your Wireless NetworkSsid your wireless network’s name Network TopologyNetwork Layout Planning your Wireless NetworkSetup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Using the USB Network Adapter’s Setup WizardWireless Mode Screen Wireless Security Screen WEP PSK+RADIUS 10 The Check Settings Screen Adapter Software instructions for the computerA USB Port Connecting the USB Network AdapterLink LED IndicatorsUsing the Wireless Network Monitor Icon Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink Information Accessing the Wireless Network MonitorWireless Network Status Wireless Network Statistics Site Information Site SurveyProfile Information Profiles13 Create a New Profile Creating a New Profile17 Ad-Hoc Mode Settings for New Profile WEP 18 Wireless Security for New ProfilePSK 20 Wireless Security PSK for New ProfileEAP-TLS PSK + RadiusRadius 23 Wireless Security Radius Using EAP-TLS for New Profile26 Congratulations for New Profile USB Network Adapter does not work properly Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions My computer does not recognize the USB Network AdapterWhat Ieee 802.11b features are supported? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is ISM band? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is roaming?What is WEP? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix C Windows HelpTCP/IP Shared ResourcesAppendix D Glossary Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Standards Appendix E SpecificationsModel WUSB54GSOperating Humidity FCCOperating Temp Storage TempLimited Warranty Appendix F Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix G Regulatory InformationAppendix H Contact Information