Device Orientation; Choose The Security Type For Wireless Network; Wireless Encryption Types - TRENDnet TEW-823DRU User Manual

TRENDnet User's Guide

Device Orientation

The antenna configuration has been optimized for performance and connectivity when
wireless client devices are located on either side of the router compare to the front (LED
panel) or back (Ports).

Choose the Security Type for Wireless Network

Setting up wireless security is very important. Leaving your wireless network open and
insecure could expose your entire network and personal files to outsiders. TRENDnet
recommends reading through this entire section and setting up wireless security on your
new router.
There are a few different wireless security types supported in wireless networking each
having its own characteristics which may be more suitable for your wireless network taking
into consideration compatibility, performance, as well as the security strength along with
using older wireless networking hardware (also called legacy hardware).
It is strongly recommended to enable wireless security to prevent unwanted users from
accessing your network and network resources (personal documents, media, etc.).
In general, it is recommended that you choose the security type with the highest strength
and performance supported by the wireless computers and devices in your network.
Please review the security types to determine which one you should use for your network.
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Wireless Encryption Types

• WEP: Legacy encryption method supported by older 802.11b/g hardware. This is the
oldest and least secure type of wireless encryption. It is generally not recommended
to use this encryption standard, however if you have old 802.11 b or 802.11g wireless
adapters or computers with old embedded wireless cards(wireless clients), you may
have to set your router to WEP to allow the old adapters to connect to the router.
This encryption standard will limit connection speeds to 54Mbps.
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• WPA: This encryption is significantly more robust than the WEP technology. Much of
the older 802.11g hardware was been upgraded (with firmware/driver upgrades) to
support this encryption standard. Total wireless speeds under this encryption type
however are limited to 54Mbps.
• WPA-Auto: This setting provides the router with the ability to detect wireless devices
using either WPA or WPA2 encryption. Your wireless network will automatically
change the encryption setting based on the first wireless device connected. For
example, if the first wireless client that connects to your wireless network uses WPA
encryption your wireless network will use WPA encryption. Only when all wireless
clients disconnect to the network and a wireless client with WPA2 encryption
connects your wireless network will then change to WPA2 encryption.
WPA2 encryption supports 802.11n speeds and WPA encryption will limit your
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connection speeds to 54Mbps.
• WPA2: This is the most secure wireless encryption available today, similar to WPA
encryption but more robust. This encryption standard also supports the highest
connection speeds. TRENDnet recommends setting your router to this encryption
standard. If you find that one of your wireless network devices does not support
WPA2 encryption, then set your router to either WPA or WPA-Auto encryption.
Check the specifications of your wireless network adapters and wireless
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appliances to verify the highest level of encryption supported.
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