D-Link DSL-G684T, User Manual

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DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide
3. From the drop-down menu, select an Authentication Type: Open , Shared , or Both .
4. Select a key by clicking a radio button on the left, select an encryption level from the drop-down menu on the
right, and then enter the proper-length key. (Key length is outlined at the bottom of the window.)
5. Click Apply .
Notice If encryption of any kind, at any level is applied to the Router, all devices on the
network must comply with all security measures.
802.1x
Some network-security experts now recommend that wireless networks use 802.1X security measures to overcome
some weaknesses in standard WEP applications. A RADIUS server is used to authenticate all potential users. Configure
the following:
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Server IP Address: Enter the IP address of the Radius server.
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Port: Enter a port number, or accept the default.
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Secret: Enter a password (1-63 character).
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Group Key Interval: Time (in seconds) after which the Group Key is changed automatically ( 1 - 99999 ).
Notice The values needed for the above entries can be obtained from your Internet Service
Provider (ISP).
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