19216811.live2.3.2.2. Wireless Security
Because wireless data packets can easily be sniffed, wireless
connections require a greater level of security to ensure that data
cannot be read by unauthorized users.
Security Mode
Mode
Description
Disabled
No encryption set (not recommended!)
WPA Personal
WPA encryption with a passphrase (text
password)
WPA Enterprise (AP
only)
WPA encryption with Radius Client
authentication according to 802.1x
WPA2 Personal
WPA2 encryption with a passphrase (text
password)
WPA2 Enterprise (AP
only)
WPA2 encryption with Radius Client
authentication according to 802.1x
WPA2 Personal Mixed
WPA & WPA2 encryption in WPA/WPA2 mixed mode
with a passphrase (text password)
WPA2 Enterprise Mixed
(AP only)
WPA & WPA2 encryption in WPA/WPA2 mixed with
Radius Client authentication according to
802.1x
RADIUS
WEP
WEP 64 Bit / 128 Bit encryption (insecure;
not recommended!)
802.1x (Client only)
Client side mode to connect to AP’s working
with WPA Enterprise Modes via RADIUS
authentication
When using WEP encryption (not recommended), the user can choose
between 64 bit and 128 bit keys. Keys can be entered as passphrases
that are used to generate the Hex keys. Theoretically 128 bit keys
offer a higher level of security but because of design flaws, that’s
not the case in actual use.
Key length
Description
64 Bit (10
Hexadecimal
characters)
Standard
128 Bit (26
Hexadecimal
characters)
With WPA or WPA2 encryption, there are several encryption algorithms
to choose from. AES is more secure but TKIP is more widely supported.
There is also a TKIP + AES setting, but that does not offer more
security than TKIP.
Algorithm
Description
TKIP
TKIP encryption, supported by most clients
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