Chapter 3
Advanced Configuration
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RangePlus Wireless Router
on configuring wireless security for the Router, refer to
“Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist.”
Wireless Security
Security Mode
Select the security method for your wireless network. If
you do not want to use wireless security, keep the default,
Disabled
.
WPA Personal
NOTE:
If you are using WPA, always remember
that each device in your wireless network MUST
use the same WPA method and shared key, or
else the network will not function properly.
Security Mode > WPA Personal
Encryption
WPA supports two encryption methods, TKIP
and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of
algorithm,
TKIP
or
AES
. The default is
TKIP
.
Passphrase
Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 characters.
Key Renewal
Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs
the Router how often it should change the encryption keys.
The default Group Key Renewal period is
3600
seconds.
WPA2 Personal
Security Mode > WPA2 Personal
Encryption
WPA2 supports two encryption methods,
TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the
type of algorithm,
AES
or
AES or TKIP
. The default is
AES
or TKIP
.
Passphrase
Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 characters.
Key Renewal
Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs
the Router how often it should change the encryption keys.
The default Group Key Renewal period is
3600
seconds.
WPA Enterprise
This option features WPA used in coordination with a
RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS
server is connected to the Router.)
Security Mode > WPA Enterprise
Encryption
WPA supports two encryption methods, TKIP
and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of
algorithm,
TKIP
or
AES
. The default is
TKIP
.
RADIUS Server
Enter the IP address of the RADIUS
server.
RADIUS Port
Enter the port number of the RADIUS
server. The default value is
1812
.
Shared Secret
Enter the key shared between the Router
and the server.
Key Renewal
Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs
the Router how often it should change the encryption
keys. The default Key Renewal period is
3600
seconds.
WPA2 Enterprise
This option features WPA2 used in coordination with a
RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS
server is connected to the Router.)
