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network uses WPA encryption your wireless network will use WPA encryption. Only
when all wireless clients disconnect to the network and a wireless client with WPA2
encryption connects your wireless network will then change to WPA2 encryption.
NOTE: WPA2 encryption supports 802.11n speeds and WPA encryption will limit
your connection speeds to 54Mbps
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WPA2: This is the most secure wireless encryption available today, similar to WPA
encryption but more robust. This encryption standard also supports the highest
connection speeds. TRENDnet recommends setting your router to this encryption
standard. If you find that one of your wireless network devices does not support
WPA2 encryption, then set your router to either WPA or WPA-Auto encryption.
Note: Check the specifications of your wireless network adapters and wireless
appliances to verify the highest level of encryption supported. Below is brief
comparison chart of the wireless security types and the recommended
configuration depending on which type you choose for your wireless network.
Security Standard WEP WPA WPA2
Compatible
Wireless
Standards
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
(802.11n devices
will operate at
802.11g speeds) IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
(802.11n devices
will operate at
802.11g speeds)
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Highest
Performance
Under This
Setting
Up to 54Mbps Up to 54Mbps Up to 450Mbps *
Encryption
Strength
Low Medium High
Additional
Options
Open System or
Shared Key,
HEX or ASCII,
Different key sizes
TKIP or AES,
Preshared Key or
RADIUS TKIP or AES,
Preshared Key or
RADIUS
Recommended
Configuration Open System ASCII
13 characters
TKIP
Preshared Key
8-63 characters AES
Preshared Key
8-63 characters
*Dependent on the maximum 802.11n data rate supported by the device (150Mbps,
300Mbps, or 450Mbps)
Secure your wireless network
Setup > Wireless Settings
After you have determined which security type to use for your wireless network (see
“How to choose the security type for your wireless network” on page 12), you can set
up wireless security.
1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page”
on page 22).
2. Click on Setup , and click on Wireless Settings .
3. Click on the Security Mode drop-down list to select your wireless security type.
Selecting WEP:
If selecting WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), please review the WEP settings to
configure and click Apply to save the changes.
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Authentication Type: Choose Open , Shared, or Auto .