Belkin F5D6051 Securing your Wireless Network, Securing your Wi-Fi Network, Encryption Methods

Securing your Wireless Network

Securing your Wi-Fi Network

Here are a few different ways to maximize the security of your wireless network and protect your data from unwanted intrusions. This section is intended for the home, home office, and small office user. At the time of publication, three encryption methods are available.

Encryption Methods:

Name	64-bit Wired Equivalent	128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy
	Privacy
Acronym	64-bit WEP	128-bit WEP
Security	Good	Better
Features	Static keys	Static keys
	Encryption keys based on	Added security over 64-bit WEP
	RC4 algorithm (typically 40- using a key length of 104 bits, plus
	bit keys)	24 additional bits of
		system-generated data
Life span	1997-2003	1997-2003

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