Belkin F5D7634-4A-H - Manual (Page 36)

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G Wireless Modem Router
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ManUallY ConfIGURInG YoUR RoUTeR
encryption/security
Name
64-Bit Wired
Equivalent
Privacy
128-Bit Wired
Equivalent
Privacy
Wi-Fi Protected
Access-TKIP
Wi-Fi Protected
Access 2
Acronym 64-bit WEP 128-bit WEP
WPA-TKIP/AES
(or just WPA)
WPA2-AES (or
just WPA2)
Security Good Better Best Best
Features Static keys Static keys
Dynamic key
encryption
and mutual
authentication
Dynamic key
encryption
and mutual
authentication
Encryption
keys based on
RC4 algorithm
(typically
40-bit keys)
More secure
than 64-bit
WEP using a
key length of
104 bits plus
24 additional
bits of system-
generated data
TKIP (Temporal
Key Integrity
Protocol) added
so that keys
are rotated and
encryption is
strengthened
AES (Advanced
Encryption
Standard) does
not cause any
throughput loss
securing your Wi-fi network
Here are a few different ways you can
maximize the security of your wireless network
and protect your data from prying eyes and
ears� This section is intended for the home,
home-office, and small-office user� At the time
of this User Manual’s publication, there are
four encryption methods available�