Advanced: Security Setting
This screen allows you to congure wireless encryption to prevent unwelcome
parties from reading your
trafc. Authentication can
also be congured to
block outsiders from
accessing your network.
Disable — No wireless
security.
WEP — Select to apply
WEP security.
WPA-PSK — Select to apply WPA-PSK security.
WPA — Select to apply WPA security.
WEP Security
Key Entry Method — Select “Hexadecimal” to enter the keys in hexadecimal
format (0-9, a-f); select “ASCII Text” to enter the keys in ASCII (alphanumeric)
format (0-9, a-z). NOTE: Use the same key
format for the AP and client.
Encryption Key — Enter the encryption key.
Key Length — Choose the number of bits for
the encryption key from the drop-down
menu, shown at right.
WPA-PSK Security
PassPhrase — Enter the 8-64 characters for PSK.
Cipher Type — Select “Auto,” “TKIP” or “AES” from the drop-down menu.
WPA Security
RADIUS Server IP — Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server (for 802.1x
authentication purposes). This is used only when you have a RADIUS server
and want to use it for authenticating the wireless clients. Few homes or ofces
have a RADIUS server, so these settings are for advanced users only.
RADIUS Port — Enter the port number of the RADIUS server.
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