Configuring Wireless Security - NETGEAR WG602 - 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Reference Manual

• Use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) data encryption
provides data security. WPA-PSK will block eavesdropping. Because this is a new standard,
wireless device driver and software availability may be limited. However, WPA/WPA2 is not
available in bridge mode (see
"Configuring WPA2-PSK Wireless Security" on page 2-18
WPA2-PSK Wireless Security" on page

Configuring Wireless Security

To configure the wireless security options of your wireless access point:
1. Click Security Settings under Setup on the main menu of the browser interface. The Security
Settings screen will appear.
Figure 2-11
2. From the Security Type pull-down window, select the security WEP/WPA Security Type you
want to employ.
• WEP – If selected, choose the appropriate Authentication Type from the pull-down
menu. The default is Mix (see
complete configuration details).
– Mix – If selected, a client can connect using either "Open" or "Shared" authentication
type. (Not available in Client Mode.)
– Open System – If selected, you have the option of using WEP encryption, or no
encryption. This is the default.
– Shared Key – If selected, you must use WEP; at least one shared key must be entered.
• WPA-PSK – If selected, you must use TKIP encryption and a WPA passphrase (Network
key) See "Configuring WPA-PSK Wireless Security" on page 2-17
configuration details.
Installation and Configuration
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual
"Configuring WPA-PSK Wireless Security" on page
2-18).
"Configuring WEP Wireless Security" on page 2-16
v1.0, August 2006
or "Configuring WPA-PSK/
for complete
2-17,
for
2-13