Help - Wireless Security

System
Security System Select the desired option, and then enter the settings for the selected method:
  • Disabled - No security is used. Users are not authenticated, and data is NOT encrypted before transmission.
  • WEP - If used, WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encrypts data before transmission. This provides greater security and privacy. All Wireless Stations need to use the same settings (WEP Key size and WEP key).
  • WPA-PSK - This version of WPA uses a PSK (Pre-shared Key) for authentication, so you don't need a Radius Server. All Wireless stations need to use the same PSK (Pre-shared Key). Data transmissions are encrypted using a 256 Bit key derived from the PSK. This key changes regularly, providing greater protection. WPA is more secure than WEP, and should be used if possible.
  • WPA2-PSK - This is a later version of WPA which offers improved security.
  • WPA-802.1x and WPA2-802.1x - This version of WPA and WPA2 requires the use of a Radius server for authentication. Each user (Wireless Client) must have a "user" login on the Radius Server, and this device must have a "client" login on the Radius server. Data transmissions are encrypted using a key which is automatically generated.

WEP
Authentication Normally this can be left at the default value of "Automatic." If that fails, select the appropriate value - "Open System" or "Shared Key." Check your wireless card's documentation to see what method to use.
Data Key Size Select the WEP Encryption level:
  • 64-bit (sometimes called 40-bit) encryption
  • 128-bit encryption
Keys
  • Use the radio buttons to select the default key.
  • Enter the key value you wish to use. Other stations must have the same key values.
  • Keys must be entered in Hex. Hex characters are the digits ( 0 ~ 9 ) and the letters A ~ F.
Passphrase Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the "Generate Key" button to automatically configure the WEP Key(s). If encryption strength is set to 64 bit, then each of the four key fields will be populated with key values. If encryption strength is set to 128 bit, then only the selected WEP key field will be given a key value.

WPA - PSK
PSK Enter the Keyword key value. Data is encrypted using a key derived from the network key. Other Wireless Stations must use the same network key. The PSK must be from 8 to 63 characters in length.
WPA Encryption Select the desired option. Wireless Stations must use the same method.

WPA2 - PSK
PSK Enter the Keyword key value. Data is encrypted using a key derived from the network key. Other Wireless Stations must use the same network key. The PSK must be from 8 to 63 characters in length.
Encryption Select the desired option. Wireless Stations must use the same method.

WPA - 802.1x / WPA2 - 802.1x
Server Address Enter the or IP address of the Radius Server on your LAN.
Radius Port Enter the port number which is used for connections to your Radius Server.
Shared Key Enter the shared key, as configured on your Radius server, for the "client" to login this device.
Encryption TKIP only.