Linksys WUSB300N manual What is WPA?, What is WPA2?, What is RADIUS?

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Wireless-N USB Network Adapter

What is WPA?

WPA is Wi-Fi Protected Access, a wireless security protocol that can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server.

What is WPA2?

WPA2 is Wi-Fi Protected Access2, a wireless security protocol that can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server, but has stronger encryption than WPA.

What is RADIUS?

RADIUS is Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service, which uses an authentication server to control network access.

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Contents GHz Copyright and Trademarks Word definitionTable of Contents Wireless-N USB Network Adapter List of Figures Front Panel10 Creating a Profile What’s in this User Guide? IntroductionWelcome Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PCIntroduction What’s in this User Guide? Roaming Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Topology the physical layout of a networkNetwork Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter LED IndicatorsUSB Extension Base USB Extension BaseSetting up and Connecting the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Starting the SetupConnecting the Adapter Setting up the AdapterWEP Key Needed for Connection PSK2 Needed for Connection Advanced Setup WEP PSK PSK+RADIUS PSK2+RADIUS Radius 22 Confirm New Settings Wireless Network Status screen Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Link InformationWireless Network Status Wireless Network Statistics Connect Site InformationProfiles Profile InformationCreate a New Profile 10 Creating a Profile12 PSK Needed for Connection 15 Available Wireless Networks 17 Wireless Mode 19 Wireless Security WEP 20 Wireless Security PSK 23 Wireless Security PSK+RADIUS Peap Peap 26 Wireless Security Radius EAP-TLS 28 Confirm New Settings Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions What is the 802.11b standard?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What 802.11b features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is WEP?What is WPA? What is WPA2?What is RADIUS? Appendix B Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationFigure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-6 Network Connection Wireless Security Appendix C Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Appendix D Windows Help TCP/IPAppendix E Glossary Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Appendix F Specifications USBStorage Temp Appendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementImportant Note Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Appendix I Contact Information