Security Setup Wizard

WPA2/WPA with pre-shared key (PSK)

WPA is a more advanced procedure than WEP for protecting wireless networks. Dynamic keys, based on TKIP (Temporal Key Integration Protocol) offer increased security. The new standard WPA2 uses AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) for encryption.

WPA-PSKis a special WPA mode for private users and users in small companies without their own authentication server. After a certain period of time (Rekey interval), encryption keys are automatically generated with the pre-shared key, automatically changed ("rekeying") and authenticated between the devices.

Note:

Every PC (network adapter) that requires access to a WPA-protected wireless network must also support WPA. Information about this can be found in the operating manual for your network adapter.

ìSelect WPA2-PSKif WPA2 is supported by all components in the wireless network.

ìSelect WPA2-PSK /WPA-PSKif some or all components in the wireless network only support WPA.

ìEnter a key of your choice in the Pre-shared key field (min. 8 to max. 63 characters) and confirm it by repeating the entry. You must set up the same pre-shared key for all wirelessly connected PCs. Use a combination of letters, digits and special charac- ters.

ìTo go to the next step, click Next >

WEP encryption

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is an encryption for radio signals in wireless networks and meets the IEEE 802.11 standard.

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