Asus WL-520GU, WL-520GC user manual Encryption

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WL-520GU/GC Broad Range Wireless Family Router User Manual

Encryption

The encrytion modes supported by WL-520GU/GC are: WEP-64bits, WEP-128bits, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Auto-Personal(TKIP. AES. TKIP+AES), WPA-enterprise, WPA2-enterprise, WPA-Auto-Enterprise (TKIP. AES. TKIP+AES), Radius with 802.1x

WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, it uses 64bits or 128bits static keys to encrypt the data for wireless transmission. To setup WEP keys, set WEP Encryption to WEP-64bitsor WEP-128bits, then manually type in four sets WEP Keys (10 hexadicimal digits for 64-bits key or 26 hexadicimal digits for 128-bits key). You can also let the system generate the keys by entering a Passphrase.

TKIP stands for Temporal Key Integrity Protocol. TKIP dynamically generates unique keys to encrypt every data packet in a wireless session.

AES stands for Advanced Encryption Standard. This solution offers stronger protection and increases the complexity of wireless encryption.

TKIP+AES is used when both WPA and WPA2 clients co-exist in the wireless network.

WPA-Personalprotects unauthorized network access by utilizing a set-up password.

WPA-enterpriseverifies network users through a server.

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Contents E3188 First Edition March Broad Range Wireless Family RouterTechnical support Manufacturer Contact InformationASUSTeK Computer INC. Asia-Pacific Asus Computer International AmericaTable of Contents Specification Summary Operating 0~40oCOperating 50~90% Connecting Adsl Modem and Wireless Router Package ContentsWall Mounting Option Status IndicatorsGetting IP address Automatically Wired ConnectionSetting up IP address Manually Getting StartedDefaults Configuring the Wireless RouterQuick Setup Cable or dynamic IP userPPPoE user Static IP user Pptp userConfiguring Asus Wlan Card with One Touch Wizard LAN Station radio button and click Next to continue Configuring Wlan card with Windows WZC service Wireless Router Features Encryption Authentication Setting up Virtual Server in Your LANSetting up Ddns Setting up Virtual DMZ in Your LANRead the policy and select I have read Enter the host name then click Add Host Click Add Dynamic DNS HostDyndns.org Your Ddns Gaming Blaster Setting up Bandwidth Management for WL-520GU OnlyInternet Application VOIP/Video Streaming Page Sharing USB Printer WL-520GU only Application FeaturesInstalling USB Printer Setting up Printer Client under Windows XPLPRServer in Queue Name field. Click Set ProtocolClick Next to accpt the default name Utility Installation for WL-520GU/GC Setting up Using Asus utilityEZSetup Cannot access to web browser for router configuration TroubleshootingCouldnt find the router Cannot Establish Connection via WirelessCannot get access to the Internet via wireless LAN adapter Out of RangeInternet is not accessible How to restore to defaultsNetwork name or encryption keys are forgotten Prohibition of Co-location Safety InformationAppendix FCC Warning StatementPreamble CE Mark WarningGNU general public license Licensing informationTerms & conditions for copying, distribution, & modification Page Page No Warranty Configure WL-520GU/GC under Vista OS Configuring the deviceDouble click Asus Wireless Router Page Page Create a different passphrase Four security methods Setting up the network sharing center Click Set up a wireless router or network Click Next Page Page Page