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4.9 Wireless network security
The router supports the following types of wireless network encryption
(Authentication Type):
Open system
No encryption, the network is “open”.
Shared key (WEP)
(Wired Equivalent
Privacy)
Consists of a security key that needs to be Entered into
both router and connected computers. When “Shared
key” is enabled WEP cannot be disabled.
WPA (WiFi Protected
Access)
Enables the user to authenticate himself/herself using
a RADIUS server.
WPA-PSK (WiFi
Protected Access &
Pre-shared key)
Consists of a password chosen by the user that needs to
be entered into both router and connected computers.
WPA2-PSK
A development of WPA-PSK (at present only compatible
with Vista/Windows 7).
4.9.1 Configuring WPA-PSK encryption
Recommended for home networks.
1. Click on Wireless Configuration in the menu and then on 802.11ng.
2. Enter the desired name for the wireless network under “SSID”. SSID is the
name the network transmits to computers searching for a connection to the
wireless network.
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