Cisco Systems WRT54G manual The Security Tab - Wireless Security, Wireless-G Broadband Router

Wireless-G Broadband Router

The Security Tab - Wireless Security

The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are four wireless security mode options supported by the Router, WPA, RADIUS, and WEP. These four are briefly discussed here. For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Router, turn to Appendix B: Wireless Security.

WPA Pre-Shared Key. WPA gives you two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, enter a Pre-Shared key of 8-32 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys.

WPA Radius. WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) First, select the type of WPA algorithm, TKIP or AES. Enter the RADIUS server’s IP Address and port number, along with a key shared between the Router and the server. Last, enter a Group Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys.

Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router

Figure 6-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security

(WPA Pre-Shared Key)

Figure 6-22: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security

(WPA Radius)

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The Security Tab - Wireless Security