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Using the Broadcast SSID Feature
Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only.
For security, you can choose not to broadcast your network's SSID. Doing so will keep your
network name hidden from computers that are scanning for the presence of wireless
networks. To turn off the broadcast of the SSID, remove the check mark from the box next to
Broadcast SSID, then click Apply Changes. The change is immediate. Each computer now
needs to be set to connect to your specific SSID; an SSID of ANY will no longer be accepted.
Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on making this
change.
Protected Mode Switch–As part of the 802.11g specification, Protected mode ensures
proper operation of 802.11g clients and access points when there is heavy 802.11b traffic in
the operating environment. When Protected mode is ON, 802.11g scans for other wireless
network traffic before it transmits data. Therefore, using this mode in environments with
HEAVY 802.11b traffic or interference achieves best performance results. If you are in an
environment with very little-or no-other wireless network traffic, your best performance will
be achieved with Protected mode OFF.
Securing your Wi-Fi® Network
Here are a few different ways you can maximize the security of your wireless network and
protect your data from prying eyes and ears. This section is intended for the home, home
office, and small office user.
At the time of this User Manual's publication, there are four encryption methods available.
64-Bit Wired
Name Equivalent
64-bit WEP
Acronym
Good
Security
Static keys
Features
Encryption keys based
on RC4 algorithm
(typically 40-bit keys)
128-Bit Wired
Equivalent
Privacy
128-bit WEP
Better
Static keys
More secure than
64-bit WEP using a
key length of 104 bits
plus 24 additional bits
of system generated
data
Setting up your wireless router
Wi-Fi Protected
Access-TKIP
Privacy
WPA-TKIP/AES (or just
WPA)
Best
Dynamic key
encryption and
mutual
authentication
TKIP (Temporal Key
Integrity Protocol)
added so that keys are
rotated and
encryption is
strengthened
Wi-Fi Protected
Access 2
WPA2-AES (or just
WPA2)
Best
Dynamic key
encryption and
mutual
authentication
AES (Advanced
Encryption Standard)
does not cause any
throughput loss