NETGEAR MR814 v3 manual Security Options, Wep

	Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router
Table 4-1.	Security Options
Field	Description
Disable	No wireless security.
WEP	WEP offers the following options:
	• Automatic
	Normally, this can be left to the default setting of automatic. When set to Automatic, the
	MR814 v3 will make a best effort attempt to use whatever options the wireless station is
	using. If this fails, you may need to configure this setting so that the MR814 v3 router and
	wireless stations match.
	• Open System
	With Open Network Authentication and 64- or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the MR814 v3
	does perform 64- or 128-bit data encryption but does not perform any authentication.
	• Shared Key
	Shared Key authentication encrypts the SSID and data.
	Choose the Encryption Strength (64- or 128-bit data encryption). Manually enter the key
	values or enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box. Manually
	entered keys are case sensitive but passphrase characters are not case sensitive.
	Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support WEP passphrase key
	generation.
WPA-PSK	WPA-Pre-shared Key performs authentication, uses 128-bit data encryption, and dynamically
	changes the encryption keys making it nearly impossible to circumvent.
	• Passphrase
	Enter a word or group of between 8-63 printable characters in the Passphrase box. These
	characters are case sensitive.
	• Key Lifetime
	This setting determines how often the encryption key is changed. Shorter periods provide
	greater security, but adversely affect performance. If desired, you can change the default
	value.
	Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support WPA. Furthermore, client software
	is required on the client. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the
	client software that supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver
	must also support WPA.

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