TRENDnet TEW-818DRU User Manual page 14

TRENDnet User's Guide
• Current Network Key - You can define up to 4 keys however, only one key can be
active at any given time. Most users simply define one key. Click the drop-down list
to select which of the 4 keys is the active key.
WEP Key Format HEX
Character set 0-9 & A-F, a-f only
64-bit key length 10 characters
128-bit key length 26 characters
• Network Key 1-4
o This is where you enter the WEP key needed for a computer to connect to the
router wirelessly
o You can define up to 4 passwords or 4 keys. Only one key can be active at a given
time. Most users simply define one key.
o Choose a key index 1, 2, 3, or 4 and enter the key.
o When connecting to the router, the client must match both the password and the
Key number. (e.g. if you have activated Key 2 with a password of 12345, then the
client must select: Key 2 (entering Key 1, 3, or 4 will block the ability to connect)
and enter password 12345)
Note: It is recommended to use 128-bit format because it is more secure to use a
key that consists of more characters.
• Click here to display - Typically, the password characters are masked for security
purposes. This link displays actual characters of the currently assigned password for
your reference.
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ASCII
Alphanumeric (a,b,C,?,*, /,1,2, etc.)
5 characters
13 characters
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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