Chapter 3
Advanced Configuration
WPA Personal
NOTE: If you are using WPA2 or WPA, each device in your wireless network MUST use the same WPA method and shared key, or else the network will not function properly.
Security Mode > WPA Personal
WPA Algorithm WPA supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES. (AES is a stronger encryption method than TKIP.)
WPA Shared Key Enter the key shared by the Router and your other network devices. It must have
Group Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which tells the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds.
WPA2 Enterprise
This option features WPA2 used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.
Security Mode > WPA2 Enterprise
WPA Algorithm WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, AES, or TKIP + AES. The default is AES
RADIUS Server Address Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS server.
RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. The default is 1812.
Shared Key Enter the key shared between the Router and the server.
Key Renewal Timeout Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds.
WPA Enterprise
This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.)
Security Mode > WPA Enterprise
WPA Algorithm WPA supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES. (AES is a stronger encryption method than TKIP.)
RADIUS Server Address Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS server.
RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. The default is 1812.
Shared Key Enter the key shared between the Router and the server.
Key Renewal Timeout Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds.
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