Buffalo AirStation WHR-300HP2 User Manual page 26

Wireless Channel
High Speed Mode
Broadcast SSID
SSID 1
SSID 2
SSID Isolation
SSID
Authentication
Encryption
WPA-PSK (Pre-shared
Key)
Key Renewal Interval
Set Up WEP Encryption
Key
Sets a channel (a range of frequencies) for wireless connections. When "Auto Channel" is
selected, the AirStation will automatically use the best available channel.
High speed mode uses 40 MHz bands instead of regular 20 MHz bands. In uncongested
areas this can increase performance. To use high speed mode, set the bandwidth to 40
MHz.
If Allow is checked, then the AirStation will respond to SSID searches from wireless
devices by broadcasting its SSID. If Allow is unchecked, then the AirStation ignores SSID
searches from wireless devices.
SSID1 can use no authentication, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA/WPA2 mixed mode - PSK
for wireless security.
SSID2 can use WEP for wireless security.
When enabled, wireless devices connected to the AirStation can communicate only with
the Internet side, not with each other.
The SSID may use 1 - 32 alphanumeric characters.
Specifies the authentication method used when connecting to a wireless device.
You may use any of the following types of encryption:
No encryption
Data is transmitted without encryption. With this setting, anyone within range can
connect to your wireless network and might be able to access data on the network. Not
recommended for anyone with private data that needs to be kept secure. No encryption
can be selected only when No authentication is selected for wireless authentication.
WEP
WEP is a common encryption method supported by most devices. WEP can only be
selected when wireless authentication is set to No authentication. Note that WEP's
encryption is weak, and networks protected with WEP are not much more secure than
those with no encryption at all. Not recommended for anyone with private data that
needs to be kept secure.
AES
AES is very secure encryption method that is recommended for most users. Use a pre-
shared key to communicate with a wireless device. AES can be selected when WPA-PSK
or WPA2-PSK is selected for wireless authentication.
A pre-shared key or passphrase is the password for your wireless connections. There are
two different formats for a pre-shared key. Use 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters (case-
sensitive) for an ASCII passphrase, or use 64 alphanumeric characters (0 to 9 and a to f,
not case-sensitive) for a hexadecimal passphrase.
Set the update interval for the encryption key between 0 and 1440 (minutes).
A WEP encryption key (passphrase) may use four different formats. An ASCII passphrase
may use either 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive). A hexadecimal
passphrase may use either 10 or 26 alphanumeric characters (0 to 9 and a to f, not case-
sensitive).
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