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Wireless-G Access Point

WPA-Personal. If you do not have a RADIUS server, select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, and enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters.

WPA2-Personal. Enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters.

WPA-Enterprise. WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device.) WPA-Enterprise offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Enter the RADIUS server’s IP Address and port number, along with a key shared between the device and the server. Last, enter a Group Key Renewal period, which instructs the device how often it should change the encryption keys.

RADIUS. WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device.) First, enter the RADIUS server’s IP Address and port number, along with a key shared between the device and the server. Then, select a WEP key and a level of WEP encryption, and either generate a WEP key through the Passphrase or enter the WEP key manually.

Implementing encryption may have a negative impact on your network’s performance, but if you are transmitting sensitive data over your network, encryption should be used.

These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer.

Appendix B: Wireless Security

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Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks

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Contents

802 GHz .11g Wireless- G How to Use this User Guide Copyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security Appendix a TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Front Panel Back Panel 25 Congratulations Screen Site Survey Screen Introduction Welcome What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Access Point Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkRoaming Network Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point Cisco logo Back Panel LAN Port Connections for Setup Connecting the Wireless-G Access PointOverview Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point Using the Setup Wizard Connect the Network Cable to the Router or Switch Screen Check the Access Point’s Status Screen Password Screen Basic Settings Screen Using the Access Point’s SecureEasySetup Feature 10 SecureEasySetup Screen 15 Confirm New Settings Screen Configuring a Non-SecureEasySetup Device 16 Congratulations Screen Manually Configuring the Access Point’s Wireless Settings 17 Configure Wireless Settings Screen WEP 64-Bit WEP 128-Bit WPA Personal WPA2 Personal Linksys Wireless Guard WPA2 Mixed ModeWPA Enterprise 25 Congratulations Screen Configuring the Linksys Wireless Guard Settings 26 Attention Screen 28 Securing Your Access Point Screen 31 Wireless Guard Congratulations Screen Using the Linksys Wireless Guard Service Client Software Installation Exit Other Applications Destination Location Network Access Restart Your Computer Accessing your Account Your Account 11 Network Administration Add a Guest 12 Modify Access Control Add a Member Member Registration 16 Subscriber Information 18 Credentials Information To unprotect a network Securing or Unprotecting Your Wireless Guard NetworkTo secure an unprotected network Setup Configuring the Wireless-G Access PointNavigating the Utility Administration WirelessStatus Network Setup Accessing the UtilitySetup Network Setup Tab Configuration Type Setup Static IP Screen AP Mode Setup AP Mode TabLAN MAC Address Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point Setup AP Mode Tab Wireless-G Access Point Wireless Basic Wireless Settings Tab Basic Wireless Settings 12 Confirm Reset WPA-Personal Wireless Wireless Security TabWireless Security WPA2-Personal WPA2-Mixed WPA-Enterprise Radius Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Wireless MAC Filter TabAccess Restriction Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Advanced Wireless Wireless-G Access Point Backup and Restore Administration Management TabAP’s Password Management Snmp V1/V2c Administration Snmp TabSnmp Community Administration Log Tab Log Firmware Upgrade Administration Factory Defaults TabAdministration Firmware Upgrade Tab Factory Defaults AP’s Information Status Local Network TabLocal Network Status Wireless Network Tab Wireless Network Appendix a Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is the ISM band? Does the Access Point function as a firewall? Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-G Access Point Figure C-1 Firmware Upgrade Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G Access Point Wireless-G Access Point Wireless-G Access Point Wireless-G Access Point Wireless-G Access Point Wireless-G Access Point Appendix F Specifications Operating Humidity Appendix G Warranty Information Limited Warranty Appendix H Regulatory Information FCC Statement Need to contact Linksys? Appendix I Contact InformationInformation section in this Guide