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Security
The Standard for Security
IEEE 802.11i
The WPA2 security mechanism is defined in the IEEE 802.11i
standard. WPA2 is an extension of the familiar security mech-
anism WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access).
The main feature of the extension of WPA to WPA2 is the AES-
CCMP encryption process.
Mechanism
WPA
WPA2
FRITZ!Box supports the AES encryption procedure as part of
the WPA2 mechanism, and the TKIP encryption procedure as
part of the WPA mechanism. This means that the FRITZ!Box
can be used in combination with any WLAN devices that also
support WPA2 with AES or WPA with TKIP.
12.2
Security
Security is of utmost importance within radio networks.
Radio signals can also be received outside of office or resi-
dential spaces and abused for criminal purposes.
Therefore it is important that no unauthorized users can reg-
ister in a WLAN to use its Internet access or shared network
resources.
FRITZ!Box includes settings on various levels that contribute
to the security of your WLAN and thus to the security of your
computers.
Encryption
TKIP (Temporary Key Integrity Protocol)
TKIP
AES-CCMP
based on the extremely secure AES (Advanced
Encryption Standard) procedure. CCM (Coun-
ter with CBC-MAC) defines how the AES proce-
dure is applied to WLAN packets.
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