Setup - TRENDnet TPL-430AP User Manual

TRENDnet User's Guide

Setup

Wireless Security
Advanced > Wireless Security
How to choose the type of security for your wireless network
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.
Wireless Encryption Types
 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.
 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 access point to this
encryption standard. If you find that one of your wireless network devices does not
support WPA2 encryption, then set your access point to either WPA or WPA-Auto
encryption.
Note: Check the specifications of your wireless network adapters and wireless
appliances to verify the highest level of encryption supported. Below is brief
comparison chart of the wireless security types and the recommended configuration
depending on which type you choose for your wireless network.
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Security Standard WPA
IEEE 802.11b/g
(802.11n devices
will operate at
Compatible 802.11g to connect
Wireless using this
Standards standard)
Highest
Performance
Under This
Setting Up to 54Mbps
Encryption
Strength Medium
TKIP or AES,
Additional
Preshared Key or
Options
RADIUS
TKIP
Recommended
Preshared Key
Configuration
8-63 characters
TPL-430AP / TPL-430APK
WPA2
IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Up to 300Mbps
High
TKIP or AES,
Preshared Key or
RADIUS
AES
Preshared Key
8-63 characters
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