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WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK Mixed
Mode
These types of wireless security options use a pre-shared key (PSK), which is the same as a
passphrase, wireless network password, or network key.
You can select from the following wireless PSK security options:
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WPA-PSK [TKIP]. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption provides strong data
security with Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) encryption. This option supports
speeds of up to 54 Mbps only.
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WPA2-PSK [AES]. Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2 (WPA2) data encryption provides
strong data security with Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption. This setting is
the preset wireless security that is enabled by default. WPA2 provides the most reliable
security. This option supports speeds of up to 300 Mbps. If not all clients in your network
support WPA2, select WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK mixed mode.
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WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]. WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK is referred to as mixed
mode, which supports a combination of TKIP and AES encryption for both WPA and
WPA2 clients. For WPA clients, this option supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps only. For
WPA2 clients, this option supports speeds of up to 300 Mbps.
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WPA/WPA2 Enterprise. This security option is not for home use but is typically used in a
business or enterprise. For more information, see
To change the WPA wireless security option and passphrase:
1.
Select BASIC > Wireless.
2.
In the Security Options sections of the Wireless Settings screen, select one of the WPA
options with PSK.
3.
In the associated Passphrase field, enter the passphrase that you want to use.
The passphrase is a text string from 8 to 63 ASCII characters or exactly 64 hexadecimal
digits. A hexadecimal digit is one of the following characters: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
A–F, and a–f.
Wireless clients need to use the passphrase to access the wireless network through the
router.
4.
Click the Apply button.
N450 Wireless Router WNR2500
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