Secure Your Wireless Network - TRENDnet TEW-731BR User Manual

TRENDnet User's Guide
Below is brief comparison chart of the wireless security types and the recommended
configuration depending on which type you choose for your wireless network.
Security Standard WEP
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Compatible (802.11n devices
Wireless
will operate at
Standards
802.11g speeds)
Highest
Performance
Under This
Setting Up to 54Mbps
Encryption
Strength Low
Open System or
Additional Shared Key,
Options HEX or ASCII,
Different key sizes
Recommended Open System ASCII
Configuration 13 characters
*Dependent on the maximum 802.11n data rate supported by the device (150Mbps,
300Mbps, or 450Mbps)
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WPA WPA2
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
(802.11n devices
will operate at
802.11g speeds) IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Up to 54Mbps Up to 450Mbps*
Medium High
TKIP or AES, TKIP or AES,
Preshared Key or Preshared Key or
RADIUS RADIUS
TKIP AES
Preshared Key Preshared Key
8-63 characters 8-63 characters

Secure your wireless network

Wireless > Security
After you have determined which security type to use for your wireless network (see
"How to choose the security type for your wireless network" on page 12), you can set up
wireless security.
1. Log into your router management page (see "Access your router management page"
on page 27).
2. Click on Wireless, and click on Security.
3. Click on the Authentication Type drop-down list to select your wireless security type.
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