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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 4802GHz.11g Wireless-G Copyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen List of FiguresProfiles Confirm New Settings Profiles Congratulations Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter Planning your Wireless Network Network TopologyRoaming Planning your Wireless Network Network LayoutSoftware Installation and Configuration for Windows Setup Wizard’s Welcome ScreenWireless Mode Screen Ad-Hoc Mode Settings Screen Software instructions for the computer Connecting the Portable USB Adapter A USB PortUsing the USB Extension Base Windows 2000 Digital Signature ScreenDriver Installation for Windows XP XP Setup Welcome ScreenWindows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Network Connection No WEPNetwork Connection WEP Using the Wlan Monitor Accessing the Wlan MonitorOverview Link Information TabLink Information Tab More Information Site Survey Tab Site Survey TabProfiles Tab Profiles TabImporting a Profile Creating a New Profile Create Connection Profile10 Profiles Network Settings 12 Profiles Ad-Hoc Settings 14 Profiles Confirm New Settings Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsFrequently Asked Questions What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What is ad-hoc mode? 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 Portable USB Adapter Appendix C Windows Help TCP/IPAppendix D Glossary Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter Wireless-G Portable USB Adapter Appendix E Specifications WUSB54GPFCC, CE Appendix F Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix G Regulatory Information FCC StatementAppendix H Contact Information
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