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2.4ghz 802.11g wireless-g broadband router

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WPA Pre-Shared Key. If you do not have a RADIUS server, Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, enter a

password in the Pre-Shared key field of 8-64 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period time

between 0 and 99,999 seconds, which instructs the Router or other device how often it should change the

encryption keys.

WPA RADIUS. WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS

server is connected to the Router or other device.) First, select the type of WPA algorithm, TKIP or AES. Enter

the RADIUS server's IP Address and port number, along with a key shared between the device and the server.

Last, enter a Group Key Renewal period, which instructs the device how often it should change the encryption

keys.

RADIUS. WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is

connected to the Router or other device.) First, enter the RADIUS server's IP Address and port number, along

with a key shared between the device and the server. Then, select a WEP key and a level of WEP encryption,

and either generate a WEP key through the Passphrase or enter the WEP key manually.

Implementing encryption may have a negative impact on your network's performance, but if you are transmitting

sensitive data over your network, encryption should be used.

These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible

and convenient technology Linksys has to offer.

Appendix B: Wireless Security

Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks

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