Wireless Security - Motorola NVG510 Administrator's Handbook

Wireless Security

By default, Wireless Security is set to WPA-PSK with a pre-defined WPA-Default Key (Wireless Protected Access
Pre-Shared Key).
Other options are available from the Security pull-down menu:
WEP - Manual: WEP Security is a Privacy option that is based on encryption between the Router and any PCs
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("clients") you have with wireless cards. If you are not using WPA-PSK Privacy, you can use WEP encryption
instead. For this encryption to work, both your Wireless Access Point and each client must share the same
Wireless ID (SSID), and both must be using the same encryption keys. See
WPA-PSK: allows you to enter your own key, the most secure option for your wireless network. The key can
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be between 8 and 63 characters, but for best security it should be at least 20 characters.
If you select WPA-PSK as your privacy setting, the WPA Version pull-down menu allows you to select the WPA
version(s) that will be required for client connections. Choices are:
Both, for maximum interoperability,
WPA-1, for backward compatibility,
WPA-2, for maximum security.
All clients must support the version(s) selected in order to successfully connect.
Be sure that your Wi-Fi client adapter supports this option. Not all Wi-Fi clients support WPA-PSK.
OFF - No Privacy: This mode disables privacy on your network, allowing any wireless users to connect to your
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wireless LAN. Use this option if you are using alternative security measures such as VPN tunnels, or if your
network is for public use.
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You can provide a level of data security by enabling WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) for encryption of net-
work data. You can enable 40- or 128-bit WEP Encryption (depending on the capability of your client
wireless card) for IP traffic on your LAN.
WEP - Manual allows you to enter your own encryption keys manually. This is a difficult process, but
only needs to be done once. Avoid the temptation to enter all the same characters.
"WEP-Manual" on page 37.
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