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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security
Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security
These settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are four wireless security mode options
supported by the Router: WPA Pre-Shared Key, WPA RADIUS, RADIUS, and WEP. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected
Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy,
while RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service.) 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 offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select
the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES. Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 characters. Then enter a Group Key Renewal
period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the 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. For help information, click Help.
WPA RADIUS. 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.) First, select the type of WPA algorithm you want to use, TKIP
or AES. Enter the RADIUS server’s IP Address and port number, along with the key shared between the Router and
the server. Last, enter the Key Renewal Timeout period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the
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. For help information, click Help.
Figure 5-11: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security
(WPA Pre-Shared Key)
Figure 5-12: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security
(WPA RADIUS)