◆Default Key — Selects the WEP key number to use for authentication or data encryption. If wireless clients have all four WEP keys configured to the same values, you can change the encryption key to any of the settings without having to update the client keys. (Default: 1; Range: 1~4)
◆WEP Keys 1 ~ 4 — Sets WEP key values. The user must first select ASCII or hexadecimal keys. Each WEP key has an index number. Enter key values that match the key type and length settings. Enter 5 alphanumeric characters or 10 hexadecimal digits for 64-bit keys, or enter 13 alphanumeric characters or 26 hexadecimal digits for 128-bit keys. (Default: Hex, no preset value)
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) was introduced as an interim solution for the vulnerability of WEP pending the adoption of a more robust wireless security standard. WPA2 includes the complete wireless security standard, but also offers backward compatibility with WPA. Both WPA and WPA2 provide an “enterprise” and “personal” mode of operation.
For small home or office networks, WPA and WPA2 provide a simple “personal” operating mode that uses just a pre-shared key for network access. The WPA Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) mode uses a common password phrase for user authentication that is manually entered on the access point and all wireless clients. Data encryption keys are automatically generated by the access point and distributed to all clients connected to the network.
Figure 32: Security Mode - WPA-PSK
Security Mode — Configures the WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK security modes used by clients. When using WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, be sure to define the shared key for the Wireless Broadband Router and all its clients.
(Default: Disable)
◆WPA-PSK— Clients using WPA with a Pre-shared Key are accepted for authentication. The default data encryption type for WPA is TKIP.
◆WPA2-PSK— Clients using WPA2 with a Pre-shared Key are accepted for authentication. The default data encryption type for WPA is AES.
◆WPA-PSK_WPA2-PSK— Clients using WPA or WPA2 with a Pre- shared Key are accepted for authentication. The default data encryption type is TKIP/AES.
