
Chapter 5
Advanced Configuration
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CONFIGURATION: Wireless Setup: Security Mode
Security plays a vital role of securing wireless (802.11) networks to prevent unauthorised
users from accessing sensitive data in the networks. WPA is one of the strongest standards
for wireless security.
Having learnt the significance of implementing a security-based network infrastructure,
listed here are the steps to configure your router: (Take note that the router is operating
as an access point. We use it as an example here).
The Security mode comes in two types:
WPA-PSK
and
WEP
.
WPA
-
P
re
S
hared
K
ey (WPA-PSK) is a special mode for home users without authentication
server.
To set the Security mode to WPA-PSK, follow these instructions:
1. Under
the
CONFIGURATION
command menu, you will find the
Wireless Setup
page. Click on the
Change
button next to the
Security
mode
. Then check the radio button
next to
WPA-PSK
, followed by the
Apply
button.
2. You will see the page of the
Wireless
Setup
enabled with
WPA-PSK
.
3. Enter the inputs, then followed by the
Apply
button. You must enter at least
8 ASCII characters. Enter the inputs,
then followed by the
Apply
button.
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