G-1000 User’s Guide

6.6 Introduction to WPA

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2) applies IEEE 801.2x and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) to authenticate wireless clients using and external RADIUS database. WPA has better user authentication and improved data encryption than WEP, and WPA2 provides even better data encryption and user authentication than WPA. See the appendix for more information on WPA(2) user authentication and WPA encryption.

If the wireless clients support WPA2 and you have an external RADIUS server, use WPA2 for stronger data encryption. If you don’t have an external RADIUS server, you should use WPA2-PSK (WPA2-Pre-Shared Key). WPA2-PSK only requires a single (identical) password entered into each WLAN member. As long as the passwords match, a client will be granted access to a WLAN.

If the wireless clients do not support WPA2, use WPA or WPA-PSK, depending on whether or not you have an additional RADIUS server. Use WEP only if the wireless clients do not support WPA(2).

Note: You can’t use the Local User Database for authentication when you select WPA(2).

6.6.1 WPA(2)-PSK Application Example

AWPA-PSK (or WPA2-PSK) application looks as follows.

1First enter identical passwords into the AP and all wireless clients. The Pre-Shared Key (PSK) must be between 8 and 63 printable characters (including spaces; alphabetic characters are case-sensitive).

2The AP checks each client’s password and (only) allows it to join the network if the password matches.

3The AP derives and distributes keys to the wireless clients.

4The AP and wireless clients use the TKIP or AES encryption process to encrypt data exchanged between them.

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G-1000 specifications

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One of the main features of the ZyXEL G-1000 is its dual-band wireless capability, which supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands. This allows users to connect multiple devices simultaneously without experiencing bandwidth congestion. The dual-band functionality enables smoother streaming, faster downloads, and better online gaming experiences, as users can choose the best band based on their device capabilities and distance from the router.

The G-1000 also incorporates advanced Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) technology, which significantly improves wireless performance compared to previous generations. Wi-Fi 6 offers enhanced data rates, improved efficiency, increased capacity for handling multiple devices, and better performance in crowded areas. This makes the ZyXEL G-1000 an ideal choice for households with numerous smart devices, such as smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and home automation systems.

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