Configuring Wpa, Wpa2, Or Wpa + Wpa2 - NETGEAR WNR612v2 User Manual

Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual

Configuring WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2

Both WPA and WPA2 provide strong data security. WPA with TKIP is a software
implementation that can be used on Windows systems with Service Pack 2 or later, WPA2
with AES is a hardware implementation; see your device documentation before implementing
it. Consult the product documentation for your wireless adapter for instructions for configuring
WPA settings.
If you use a wireless computer to configure wireless security
Note:
settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. If this
happens, reconfigure your wireless computer to match the new
settings, or access the wireless router from a wired computer to
make further changes.
To configure WPA or WPA2 in the wireless router:
Log in to the wireless router as described in
1.
Select Wireless Settings from the main menu.
2.
On the Wireless Setting screen, select the radio button for the WPA or WPA2 option of your
3.
choice.
The settings displayed on the screen depend on which security option you select.
4.
For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase.
5.
If prompted, enter the settings for the Radius server. For WPA-802.1x or WPA2-802.1x,
6.
these settings are required for communication with the primary Radius server.
Primary Radius Server IP Address. The IP address of the RADIUS server. The
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default is 0.0.0.0.
Radius Port. Port number of the RADIUS server. The default is 1812.
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Shared Key. This is shared between the wireless access point and the RADIUS
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server during authentication.
To save your settings, click Apply.
7.
Logging In to Your Router
Chapter 2: Wireless Configuration
on page 9.
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