Wireless Networking; How To Choose The Type Of Security For Your Wireless Network - TRENDnet TEW-711BR User Manual

TEW-711BR
TRENDnet User's Guide

Wireless Networking

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.
 WEP: Legacy encryption method supported by most 802.11b/g
hardware. Older hardware may only support up to WEP
encryption.

WPA: Legacy encryption method supported in most 802.11g
hardware.

WPA2: Currently the most secure method of wireless security and
required for 802.11n performance.
Note: Check the specifications of your wireless network adapters and
wireless appliances to verify the highest level of encryption supported.
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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
Comparison WEP
Wireless
Standard IEEE 802.11a/b/g
Performance Up to 54Mbps
Strength Low
Open System or
Additional Shared Key,
Options HEX or ASCII,
Different key sizes
Open System
Recommended
ASCII
Configuration
13 characters
*Dependent on the maximum 802.11n data rate supported by the device
(150Mbps, 300Mbps, or 450Mbps)
Wireless Networking
WPA WPA2
IEEE 802.11a/b/g 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
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