Understanding Wireless Security Options - NETGEAR WG602v3 Reference Manual

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3

Understanding Wireless Security Options

To configure the wireless security options of your wireless access point, click the Security Settings
link in the Setup section of the main menu of the browser interface. The Security Settings page
appears, as shown below.
Figure 3-10: Security Settings menu
The list below identifies the various basic wireless security options. A full explanation of these
standards is available in
• Network Authentication: Specifies the Authentication type used. The default is Open
System. Select the desired option:
– Open System – If selected, you have the option of using WEP encryption, or no
encryption. This is the default.
– Shared Key – If selected, you must use WEP; at least one shared key must be entered.
– Legacy 802.1x – If selected, you must configure the Radius Server Settings Screen.
– WPA with Radius – If selected, you must configure the Radius Server Settings Screen.
– WPA-PSK – If selected, you must use TKIP encryption. Enter the WPA passphrase
(Network key).
– WPA2-PSK – WPA2 is a later version of WPA. Only select this if all clients support
WPA2. If selected, you must use AES encryption. Enter the WPA passphrase (Network
key).
– WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK – This selection allows clients to use either WPA (with AES)
or WPA2 (with TKIP). If selected, encryption must be TKIP + AES. The WPA passphrase
(Network key) must also be entered.
Note: All options are available if using Access Point mode. In other modes (e.g. Repeater or
Bridge) some options may be unavailable.
Basic Installation and Configuration
Appendix B, "Wireless Networking
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Basics".
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