The Wireless Security Tab
The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are six wireless security options supported by the Gateway:
If you want to disable wireless security, select Disable from the
•Security Mode. Select the mode you want your network to use,
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•Encryption. Select the method you want to use, TKIP or AES. (AES is a stronger encryption method than TKIP.)
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•Key Renewal. Enter the Key Renewal period, which tells the Gateway how often it should change the dynamic encryption keys.
When you have finished making changes to this screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. Click Help for more information.
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•Encryption. Select the method you want to use, AES or TKIP or AES.
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•Key Renewal. Enter the Key Renewal period, which tells the Gateway how often it should change the dynamic encryption keys.
When you have finished making changes to this screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. Click Help for more information.
Chapter 5: Configuring the
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IMPORTANT: If you are using wireless security, always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same wireless security method and shared key, or else the network will not function correctly. If you have devices using
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The Wireless Tab
