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Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Service
Using the Setup Wizard
Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband
11. Select the method of security you want to use:
WPA2-PSK
,
WPA-PSK
,
WEP (128-Bit)
, or
WEP (64-Bit)
. WPA
stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, and WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. WPA is a stronger security
method than WEP. WPA2 is the strongest security method. Proceed to the appropriate section for your security
method.
If you want to use WPA-Enterprise (also called WPA-RADIUS), WPA2-Enterprise, or RADIUS, then you should
select
Disabled
and use the Router’s Web-based Utility to configure your wireless security settings. Click the
Next
button. You will see a warning message that recommends that you enable wireless security on your
wireless network. Click the
Exit
button and proceed to step 15.
If you do not want to use any wireless security method, select
Disabled
and then click the
Next
button.You
will see a warning message that recommends that you enable wireless security on your wireless network.
WPA2-PSK
To use WPA2-PSK security, enter a Passphrase that is 8-32 characters in length.
Passphrase
- Enter a passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of 8-63 characters in the
Passphrase
field.
The longer and more complex your Passphrase is, the more secure your network will be.
Click the
Next
button to continue or the
Back
button to return to the previous screen.
Figure 5-10: Configure Wireless Security Settings
Screen
Figure 5-11: Configure Wireless Security Settings -
WPA2-PSK Screen
IMPORTANT:
Linksys strongly recommends that you enable wireless security on your
wireless network. Otherwise, unauthorized users may be able to access the Internet using
your service and incur additional charges. You are liable for any and all additional charges
from your service provider.
wpa2
(wi-fi protected access2: a wireless security protocol
using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption and
AES
(Advanced Encryption System)
with dynamic encryption
keys, which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server.
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