TP-LINK TL-WA830RE User Manual

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TL-WA830RE
300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide
 
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Key Type - You can select the WEP key length (64-bit, or 128-bit, or 152-bit.) for 
encryption. "Disabled" means this WEP key entry is invalid. 
1) 
For 64-bit encryption - You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, 
A-F, zero key is not permitted) or 5 ASCII characters.   
2) 
For 128-bit encryption - You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, 
A-F, zero key is not permitted) or 13 ASCII characters.   
3) 
For 152-bit encryption - You can enter 32 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, 
A-F, zero key is not permitted) or 16 ASCII characters.   
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Note: 
If you do not set the key, the wireless security function is still disabled even if you have selected 
Shared Key as Authentication Type.   
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WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK - Select WPA based on pre-shared key.
 
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Version - You can select one of following versions. 
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Automatic - Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK automatically based on the wireless 
station's capability and request.   
2) 
WPA-PSK - Pre-shared key of WPA.   
3) 
WPA2-PSK - Pre-shared key of WPA2.   
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Encryption - When you select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK for Authentication Type, you 
can select either AutomaticTKIP or AES as Encryption
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PSK Passphrase - Enter a passphrase here. 
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Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value 
can be either 0 or at least 30. Enter 0 to disable the update. 
Be sure to click the Save button to save your settings on this page. 
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Note: 
You will be reminded to reboot the device after clicking the Save button. 
 
 
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