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TRENDnet User’s Guide
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Current Network Key
- You can define up to 4 keys however, only one key can be
active at any given time. Most users simply define one key. Click the drop-down list
to select which of the 4 keys is the active key.
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Network Key 1-4
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This is where you enter the WEP key needed for a computer to
connect to the router wirelessly
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You can define up to 4 passwords or 4 keys. Only one key can be active
at a given time. Most users simply define one key.
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Choose a key index 1, 2, 3, or 4 and enter the key.
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When connecting to the router, the client must match both the
password and the Key number. (e.g. if you have activated Key 2 with a
password of 12345, then the client must select: Key 2 (entering Key 1,
3, or 4 will block the ability to connect) and enter password 12345)
Note:
It is recommended to use 128-bit format because it is more secure to use a
key that consists of more characters.
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Click here to display
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Typically, the password characters are masked for
security purposes. This link displays actual characters of the currently assigned
password for your reference.
Selecting WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or Mixed (WPA2-PSK recommended):
In the
Security Mode
drop-down list, select
WPA-
.
The following section outlines options when selecting
WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK,
or
WPA2-
PSK Mixed
(Preshared Key Protocol),
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WPA Encryption:
Select a Cipher Type to use. When selecting
WPA-PSK
security, it
is recommended to use
TKIP + AES
.
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When selecting
WPA2-PSK Mixed
security, it is recommended to use
TKIP+AES.
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When selecting
WPA2-PSK
security, it is recommended to use
AES
.
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WPA passphrase:
Enter the passphrase.
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This is the password or key that is used to connect your computer to this router
wirelessly
Note:
8-63 alphanumeric characters (a,b,C,?,*, /,1,2, etc.)
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Network Key Rotation Interval:
Enter the time interval (seconds) of when the
network passphrase will rotate.
Note:
It is recommended to use the default
interval time. Your passphrase will not change, rotation of the key is part of the
WPA protocol and designed to increase security.
Selecting WPA, WPA2, or WPA2 Mixed:
The following section outlines options when selecting
WPA. WPA2
or
WPA2 Mixed
known as EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). Also known as called Remote
Authentication Dial-In User Service or
RADIUS
.
Note:
This security type requires an external RADIUS server, PSK only requires you to
create a passphrase.
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RADIUS Server:
Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. (e.g.
192.168.10.250)
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RADIUS Port:
Enter the port your RADIUS server is configured to use for RADIUS
authentication.
Note:
It is recommended to use port 1812 which is typical default RADIUS port.
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RADIUS Key:
Enter the shared secret used to authorize your router with your
RADIUS server.
WEP Key Format
HEX
ASCII
Character set
0-9 & A-F, a-f only
Alphanumeric (a,b,C,?,*, /,1,2, etc.)
64-bit key length
10 characters
5 characters
128-bit key length
26 characters
13 characters
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