Advanced configuration – Linksys WRT54G2 User Manual

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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.

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