CUE Wi-Fi Access Point WRT54GL - Manual (Page 85)

77 Appendix B: Wireless Security
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
Dual-Band Wireless Access Point
WPA Pre-Shared Key. If you do not have a RADIUS server, select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, enter a
password in the Pre-Shared key field of 8-64 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period time
between 0 and 99,999 seconds, which instructs the Router or other device how often it should change the
encryption keys.
WPA RADIUS. WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS
server is connected to the Router or other device.) First, select the type of WPA algorithm, TKIP or AES. Enter
the RADIUS server’s IP Address and port number, along with a key shared between the device and the server.
Last, enter a Group Key Renewal period, which instructs the device how often it should change the encryption
keys.
RADIUS. WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is
connected to the Router or other device.) First, enter the RADIUS server’s IP Address and port number, along
with a key shared between the device and the server. Then, select a WEP key and a level of WEP encryption,
and either generate a WEP key through the Passphrase or enter the WEP key manually.
Implementing encryption may have a negative impact on your network’s performance, but if you are transmitting
sensitive data over your network, encryption should be used.
These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible
and convenient technology Linksys has to offer.
NOTE: The maximum performance for wireless is derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual
performance can vary, including lower wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range and coverage.
Performance depends on many factors, conditions and variables, including distance from the access point,
volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, operating system used, mix of wireless products
used, interference and other adverse conditions.