Cisco Systems WRT54G2 Network Router User Manual


 
Chapter 3
Advanced Configuration
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Wireless-G Broadband Router
WPA Personal
NOTE: If you are using WPA2 or WPA, each
device in your wireless network MUST use the
same WPA method and shared key, or else the
network will not function properly.
Security Mode > WPA Personal
WPA Algorithm WPA supports two encryption methods,
TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select
the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES. (AES is a stronger
encryption method than TKIP.)
WPA Shared Key Enter the key shared by the Router and
your other network devices. It must have 8-63 characters.
Group Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which
tells the Router how often it should change the encryption
keys. The default is 3600 seconds.
WPA2 Enterprise
This option features WPA2 used in coordination with a
RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS
server is connected to the Router.
Security Mode > WPA2 Enterprise
WPA Algorithm WPA2 supports two encryption
methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys.
Select the type of algorithm, AES, or TKIP + AES. The
default is AES
RADIUS Server Address Enter the IP Address of the
RADIUS server.
RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS
server. The default is 1812.
Shared Key Enter the key shared between the Router
and the server.
Key Renewal Timeout Enter a Key Renewal Timeout
period, which instructs the Router how often it should
change the encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds.
WPA Enterprise
This option features WPA used in coordination with a
RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS
server is connected to the Router.)
Security Mode > WPA Enterprise
WPA Algorithm WPA supports two encryption methods,
TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select
the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES. (AES is a stronger
encryption method than TKIP.)
RADIUS Server Address Enter the IP Address of the
RADIUS server.
RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS
server. The default is 1812.
Shared Key Enter the key shared between the Router
and the server.
Key Renewal Timeout Enter a Key Renewal Timeout
period, which instructs the Router how often it should
change the encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds.