Secure Your Wireless Network - TRENDnet TEW734APO User Manual

TRENDnet User's Guide
Below is brief comparison chart of the wireless security types and the recommended
configuration depending on which type you choose for your wireless network.
Security Standard WEP
IEEE 802.11a/b/g
(802.11n devices
Compatible will operate at
Wireless 802.11g to connect
Standards using this standard)
Highest
Performance
Under This
Setting Up to 54Mbps
Encryption
Strength Low
Open System or
Additional Shared Key,
Options HEX or ASCII,
Different key sizes
Recommended Open System ASCII
Configuration 13 characters
*Dependent on the maximum 802.11n data rate supported by the device (150Mbps,
300Mbps, or 450Mbps)

Secure your wireless network

After you have determined which security type to use for your wireless network (see
"How to choose the security type for your wireless network" on page 12), you can set up
wireless security.
1. Log into the management page (see
2. Click on Wireless button and click on Profile Settings.
3. Click on the Profile name you would like to apply wireless security.
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WPA WPA2
IEEE 802.11a/b/g
(802.11n devices
will operate at
802.11g to connect
using this
standard) IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Up to 54Mbps Up to 450Mbps*
Medium High
TKIP or AES, TKIP or AES,
Preshared Key or Preshared Key or
RADIUS RADIUS
TKIP AES
Preshared Key Preshared Key
8-63 characters 8-63 characters
"Access the management page" on page 9).
4. Select the wireless security on your wireless network from the Network
Authentication pull down menu.
Selecting WEP (Open System or Shared Key):
If selecting WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), please review the WEP settings to configure
and click Apply to save the changes.
Note: It is recommended to use Open System because it is known to be more secure
than Shared Key.
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