Wireless Security Mode - D-Link DIR-430 User Manual

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DIR-430 RangeBooster G Wireless Router User's Guide
Version : 1
Suppress SSID: By default the DIR-430 broadcasts the SSID of the Wireless
Network (wireless access point) at a regular interval; this is useful for mobile
hotspots. Any wireless station wishing to connect to your Gateway can use this
SSID for connection establishment. However it increases the likelihood of an
unwelcome neighbour or hacker who can try to log in to your home network.
It is better advised to turn on the suppression of the SSID, by checking on
Suppress SSID check box.

Wireless Security Mode

Wireless networks need to provide an extra level of security compared to wired
networks. This is because wireless radio signals propagate through the air and are
naturally easier to intercept.
You may wish to leave your wireless connectivity without any security settings,
but this is not advised. Select "Disable Wireless Security" from the drop down
menu if you do not wish to have security between clients and this access point.
The DIR-430 supports the following types of wireless security to encrypt your
data so that only the intended recipient will be able to read it.
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
WPA PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access – Pre-Shared Key)
WPA2 PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2 – Pre-Shared Key)
WPA/WPA2 PSK (Accepts both WPA and WPA2 PSK connections)
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