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TEW-828DRU
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Selecting WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK / WPA2-PSK Mixed
(WPA2-Personal recommended):
In the Security Mode drop-down list, select WPA-PSK , WPA2-PSPK , or WPA2-PSK
Mixed. Please review the WPA-PSK settings to configure and click Apply to save the
changes.
The following section outlines options when selecting WPA-PSK , WPA2-PSPK , or WPA2-
PSK Mixed (Preshared Key),

WPA Encryption (Cipher): Select a Cipher Type to use.
o
When selecting WPA2-PSK Mixed security, it is recommended to use TKIP/AES.
o
When selecting WPA2-PSK security, it is recommended to use AES .

WPA Passphrase: Enter the passphrase (preshared key)
o
This is the password or key that is used to connect your computer to this router
wirelessly
Key Format: 8-63 alphanumeric characters (a,b,C,?,*, /,1,2, etc.)

Network Key Rotation Interval: Enter the time interval (seconds) of when the
network passphrase will rotate.
Note: It is recommended to use the default interval time. Your passphrase will not
change, rotation of the key is part of the WPA protocol and designed to increase
security.
Selecting WPA / WPA2 / WPA2 Mixed
(WPA2 recommended):
The following section outlines options when selecting WPA , WPA2 , or WPA2 Mixed
(Enterprise, EAP, or RADIUS) . This security type is also known as EAP (Extensible
Authentication Protocol) or Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service or RADIUS.
Note: This security type requires an external RADIUS server, Pre-Shared Key only requires
you to create a passphrase.

WPA Encryption (Cipher): Select a Cipher Type to use.
o
When selecting WPA2 Mixed security, it is recommended to use TKIP/AES.
o
When selecting WPA2 security, it is recommended to use AES .

Network Key Rotation Interval: Enter the time interval (seconds) of when the
network passphrase will rotate.
Note: It is recommended to use the default interval time. Your passphrase will not
change, rotation of the key is part of the WPA protocol and designed to increase
security.

RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. (e.g. 192.168.10.250)

RADIUS Port: Enter the port your RADIUS server is configured to use for RADIUS
authentication.
Note: It is recommended to use port 1812 which is typical default RADIUS port.

RADIUS Key: Enter the shared secret used to authorize your router with your
RADIUS server.