Connect Wireless Devices To Your Router - TRENDnet TEW-812DRU User Manual

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Selecting WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or Mixed (WPA2-PSK recommended):
In the Security Mode drop-down list, select WPA-.
The following section outlines options when selecting WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA2-
PSK Mixed (Preshared Key Protocol),
• WPA Encryption: Select a Cipher Type to use. When selecting WPA-PSK security, it
is recommended to use TKIP + AES.
o When selecting WPA2-PSK Mixed security, it is recommended to use TKIP+AES.
o When selecting WPA2-PSK security, it is recommended to use AES.
• WPA passphrase: Enter the passphrase.
o This is the password or key that is used to connect your computer to this router
wirelessly
Note: 8-63 alphanumeric characters (a,b,C,?,*, /,1,2, etc.)
• Network Key Rotation Interval: Enter the time interval (seconds) of when the
network passphrase will rotate. Note: It is recommended to use the default
interval time. Your passphrase will not change, rotation of the key is part of the
WPA protocol and designed to increase security.
Selecting WPA, WPA2, or WPA2 Mixed:
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The following section outlines options when selecting WPA. WPA2 or WPA2 Mixed
known as EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). Also known as called Remote
Authentication Dial-In User Service or RADIUS.
Note: This security type requires an external RADIUS server, PSK only requires you to
create a passphrase.
• RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. (e.g. 192.168.10.250)
• RADIUS Port: Enter the port your RADIUS server is configured to use for RADIUS
authentication.
Note: It is recommended to use port 1812 which is typical default RADIUS port.
• RADIUS Key: Enter the shared secret used to authorize your router with your
RADIUS server.

Connect wireless devices to your router

A variety of wireless network devices can connect to your wireless network such as:
•
Gaming Consoles
• Internet enabled TVs
•
Network media players
•
Smart Phones
• Wireless Laptop computers
•
Wireless IP cameras
Each device may have its own software utility for searching and connecting to available
wireless networks, therefore, you must refer to the User's Manual/Guide of your
wireless client device to determine how to search and connect to this router's wireless
network.
See the "Appendix" on page 60 for general information on connecting to a wireless
network.
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