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Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security
These settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are six wireless security modes supported
by the Router: PSK-Personal, PSK2-Personal, PSK-Enterprise, PSK2-Enterprise, RADIUS, and WEP. (PSK stands for
Pre-Shared Key, which is stronger than WEP encryption. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, while RADIUS
stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service.) For details on configuring wireless security for the Router,
turn to "Appendix B: Wireless Security." If you do not want to use wireless security, select Disabled.
Wireless Security
Security Mode. Select the mode you want to use: PSK-Personal, PSK2-Personal, PSK-Enterprise, PSK2-
Figure 5-15: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security
Enterprise, RADIUS, or WEP. PSK2 provides greater security than PSK.
(PSK-Personal)
Follow the instructions for the security method you want to use.
PSK-Personal
Encryption. Select the algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES. (AES is stronger than TKIP.)
Pre-shared Key. Enter the key shared by the Router and your other network devices. It must have
8-63 characters.
Key Renewal. Enter the Key Renewal period, which tells the Router how often it should change encryption keys.
When you have finished making changes to this screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or
click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. Help information is available on the right side of the
screen.
PSK2-Personal
Encryption. Select the algorithm(s) you want to use, AES or TKIP or AES. (AES is a stronger encryption algorithm
than TKIP.) Use PSK2-Personal with AES for optimum wireless security and performance on your network.
Pre-shared Key. Enter the key shared by the Router and your other network devices. It must have
8-63 characters.
Key Renewal. Enter the Key Renewal period, which tells the Router how often it should change encryption keys.
When you have finished making changes to this screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or
click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. Help information is available on the right side of the
screen.
Figure 5-16: Wireless Security - PSK2-Personal
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