Belkin Range Extender/ Access Point User Manual page 29

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
The WEP passphrase is NOT the same as a WEP key. Your router
uses this passphrase to generate your WEP keys, but different
hardware manufacturers might have different methods on generating
the keys.
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)
WPA is a new Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve upon
the security features of WEP. To use WPA security, the drivers and
software of your wireless equipment must be upgraded to support
WPA. These updates will be found on the wireless vendor's website.
There are two types of WPA security: WPA-PSK (no server) and WPA
(with radius server).
WPA-PSK (no server) uses what is known as a pre-shared key as the
network key. A network key is basically a password that is between
eight and 63 characters long. It can be a combination of letters,
numbers, or characters. Each client uses the same network key to
access the network. Typically, this is the mode that will be used in a
home environment.
WPA (with radius server) is a system where a radius server
distributes the network key to the clients automatically. This is
typically found in a business environment. (For a list of Belkin wireless
products that support WPA, please visit our website at www.belkin.
com/networking.)
Sharing the Same Network Keys
Most Wi-Fi products ship with security turned off. So once you have
your network working, you need to activate WEP or WPA and make
sure your wireless networking devices are sharing the same network
key.
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