NETGEAR MR814 - 802.11b Cable/DSL Wireless Router, Reference Manual

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Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router
Wireless Configuration 4-5
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Table 4-1. Security Options
Field Description
Disable
No wireless security.
WEP WEP offers the following options:
• Automatic
Normally, this can be left to the default setting of automatic. When set to Automatic, the
MR814 v3 will make a best effort attempt to use whatever options the wireless station is
using. If this fails, you may need to configure this setting so that the MR814 v3 router and
wireless stations match.
• Open System
With Open Network Authentication and 64- or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the MR814 v3
does perform 64- or 128-bit data encryption but does not perform any authentication.
• Shared Key
Shared Key authentication encrypts the SSID and data.
Choose the Encryption Strength (64- or 128-bit data encryption). Manually enter the key
values or enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box. Manually
entered keys
are case sensitive but passphrase characters are not case sensitive.
Note : Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support WEP passphrase key
generation.
WPA-PSK WPA-Pre-shared Key performs authentication, uses 128-bit data encryption, and dynamically
changes the encryption keys making it nearly impossible to circumvent.
• Passphrase
Enter a word or group of between 8-63 printable characters in the Passphrase box. These
characters
are case sensitive.
• Key Lifetime
This setting determines how often the encryption key is changed. Shorter periods provide
greater security, but adversely affect performance. If desired, you can change the default
value.
Note : Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support WPA. Furthermore, client software
is required on the client. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the
client software that supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver
must also support WPA.