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Appendix B: Wireless Security
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter
WPA-PSK. If you do not have a RADIUS server, Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, and enter a
password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters.
password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters.
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.) WPA Radius offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES,
with dynamic encryption keys.
server is connected to the Router or other device.) WPA Radius offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES,
with dynamic 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.)
connected to the Router or other device.)
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.
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.
and convenient technology Linksys has to offer.