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6.1.2. Using High Security Encryption Modes
Adopting high security encryption modes protects against unauthorized access as well as
data interception on networks.
To improve WLAN security without sacrificing working efficiency, use
WPA-PSK/WPA2–
PSK
and
TKIP+AES
. This step also prevents WLAN unavailability caused by network
adapters' incompatibility with the selected security mode.
1.
Log in to the web management page.
2.
Choose
Home Network
tab.
3.
In the navigation tree, choose
WLAN Settings
.
4.
Select
WLAN Encryption
configuration page.
5.
Select the
Security mode
that you prefer.
6.
Select the
WPA/WPA2
(strong) or
WPA2
(very strong)
encryption mode
that you
prefer.
7.
In
WPA pre-shared key
text box, enter the new WLAN password that you want to
specify (see Picture 5-2 WLAN Encryption).
8.
Click
Save
.
Picture 6-2 WLAN Encryption
6.1.3. Enable the WPS Function
After the WPS function is turned on, you can safely access the wireless network without
entering a wireless network name and password.
1.
Log in to the web management page.
2.
Choose
Home Network
tab.
3.
In the navigation tree, choose
WLAN Access
(see Picture 5-1 WLAN basic settings).
4.
Select the
WLAN WPS
configuration page.
After the password used for accessing a WLAN is changed, you need to enter the new
password when connecting a PC to the WLAN.