TRENDnet TEW-734APO, User Manual

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TRENDnet User’s Guide
TEW-734APO
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Data Encryption: Choose the key length 64-bit or 128-bit .
Note: It is recommended to use 128-bit because it is more secure to use a key that
consists of more characters.
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Key type: Choose HEX or ASCII .
Note: It is recommended to use ASCII because of the much larger character set that
can be used to create the key.
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Key 1-4
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This is where you enter the password or key needed for a computer to
connect to the router wirelessly
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You can define up to 4 passwords or 4 keys. Only one key can be active at a
given time. Most users simply define one key.
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Choose a key index 1, 2, 3, or 4 and enter the key.
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When connecting to the router, the client must match both the password
and the Key number. (e.g. if you have activated Key 2 with a password of
12345, then the client must select: Key 2 (entering Key 1, 3, or 4 will block
the ability to connect) and enter password 12345)
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WEP Passphrase: Enter a passphrase and click Generate key to have the access
point generate your encryption key.
Selecting WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK (WPA2-PSK recommended):
The following section outlines options when selecting PSK (Preshared Key Protocol).
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Data Encryption: Select the cipher type to use.
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TKIP: Recommended when using WPA-PSK security.
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AES: Recommended when using WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK
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WPA Passphrase – Enter the passphrase.
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This is the password or key that is used to connect your computer to this
router wirelessly
Selecting WPA, WPA2, or WPA & WPA2 with Radius:
The following section outlines options when selecting Radius .
Note: Radius requires an external RADIUS server, PSK only requires you to create a
passphrase.
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Data Encryption: Select the cipher type to use.
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TKIP: Recommended when using WPA-PSK security.
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AES: Recommended when using WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK
Once you have selected the data encryption type. Click Apply to save settings and go to
the RADIUS Settings section under System button on the left side.
WEP Key Format HEX ASCII
Character set 0-9 & A-F, a-f only Alphanumeric (a,b,C,?,*, /,1,2, etc.)
64-bit key length 10 characters 5 characters
128-bit key length 26 characters 13 characters