PROLiNK WNR1004 Wireless-N User manual User Manual

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PROLiNK® WNR1004 User Manual

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by your Wireless Stations. But if the data is encrypted, then it is meaningless unless the receiver can

decrypt it.

If WEP is used, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must have the same security settings for

each of the following:

WEP

64 Bits, 128 Bits.

Key

For 64 Bits encryption, the Key value must match.

For 128 Bits encryption, the Key value must match.

WEP Authentication

Open System or Shared Key.

B3.2 WPA/WPA2

WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is more secure than WEP. It uses a “Shared Key” which allows

the encryption keys to be regenerated at a specified interval. There are several encryption options:

TKIP, AES, TKIP-AES and additional setup for RADIUS is required in this method. The most

important features beyond WPA to become standardized through 802.11i/WPA2 are: pre-

authentication, which enables secure fast roaming without noticeable signal latency.

If WPA or WPA2 is used, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must have the same security

settings.

B3.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK

WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access using Pre-Shared Key) is recommended for users who are not

using a RADIUS server in a home environment and all their clients support WPA/WPA2. This

method provides a better security.

If WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK is used, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must have the same

security settings.

Encryption

WEP Key 1~4

Passphrase

TKIP

Encryption

NOT REQUIRED

8-63 characters

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