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Chapter 4: Configuring the Gateway
The Wireless Tab
Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports
Wireless Security Tab
The Gateway’s wireless security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are three
wireless security mode options supported by the Gateway: WPA Pre-Shared Key, WPA 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 are briefly
discussed here. For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Gateway, turn to
Appendix B:
Wireless Security
. If you want to disable wireless security, select
Disable
from the drop-down menu for Security
Mode.
WPA Pre-Shared Key
. Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-32 characters. Then, enter a Group Key Renewal period,
which instructs the Gateway how often it should change the encryption keys.
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 Gateway.) Enter the RADIUS server’s IP Address and port number,
along with a key shared between the Gateway and the server. Then, enter a Key Renewal Timeout, which
instructs the Gateway how often it should change the encryption keys.
Figure 4-17: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security
(WPA Pre-Shared Key)
Figure 4-18: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security
(WPA RADIUS)
