Wireless Broadband Router User Manual

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enable this function by choosing either 802.1X or WPA. This option
fulfills the security that an enterprise needs. If the local network does
not have an authentication server, it’s recommended to use WPA-
PSK (Pre-Shared Key). This option is commonly used in small office
home office (SOHO) environments.
WPA Pre-Shared Key: If WPA-PSK is the network authentication
option, enter a secret key. Check the table below for instructions
when entering the key.
Format Minimum Characters Maximum Characters
ASCII 8 63
Hexadecimal 8 64
WPA Group ReKey Interval: For WPA and WPA-PSK only.
Specifies the timer the WPA key must changes. The change is done
automatically between the server and the client.
Radius Server: For 802.1X and WPA only. Enter the IP Address of
the authentication server, commonly the Radius server.
Radius Port: Enter the port number of the authentication server.
The default port number is 1812.
Radius Key: Enter the same key as the Radius server’s.

u WEP

Data Encryption: Specifies the encryption mode that the AP uses to
transmit the data. Encryption type changes according to the
Network Authentication mode. Encryption protects your wireless
network against eavesdropping.
• Off: The data is not encrypted when it is transferred from
one station to another. This is the default option.
• WEP: Only for 802.1X or when authentication is disabled.
The data is encrypted with the WEP algorithm before being
transmitted. If WEP is selected, enter the values in the
Network Key fields.
• TKIP: Only for WPA and WPA-PSK. Temporal Key