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Configuration Example, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, MyPassword@2012, Basic, Security, WPA pre-shared key

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5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide valid password when connecting to the WLAN, encrypting data that is being transmitted. As a result, only authorized parties can use the WLAN and the data transmitted on the WLAN is protected against unauthorized access. The router supports WEP encryption and multiple security modes, such as WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK, meeting security requirements in diversified network environments. The WPS function can be used only when the security mode is set to WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. Configuration Example If you use the router at home and wish to select an optimum security mode, set the parameters as follows:  Set the security mode to WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK.  Set the encryption mode to AES.  Set the password used for accessing the WLAN to MyPassword@2012. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 To set the preceding parameters: Log in to the web-based configuration utility. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN. The WLAN configuration page is displayed. Select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK for Security. In WPA pre-shared key, enter MyPassword@2012. Select AES for WPA Encryption. Click Submit. 5-6

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5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router
User Guide
5-6
valid password when connecting to the WLAN, encrypting data that is being transmitted.
As a result, only authorized parties can use the WLAN and the data transmitted on the
WLAN is protected against unauthorized access.
The router supports WEP encryption and multiple security modes, such as WPA-PSK
and WPA2-PSK, meeting security requirements in diversified network environments.
The WPS function can be used only when the security mode is set to
WPA-PSK
,
WPA2-PSK
, or
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
.
Configuration Example
If you use the router at home and wish to select an optimum security mode, set the
parameters as follows:
Set the security mode to
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
.
Set the encryption mode to
AES
.
Set the password used for accessing the WLAN to
MyPassword@2012
.
To set the preceding parameters:
Step 1
Log in to the web-based configuration utility.
Step 2
In the navigation tree, choose
Basic
>
WLAN
.
The WLAN configuration page is displayed.
Step 3
Select
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
for
Security
.
Step 4
In
WPA pre-shared key
, enter
MyPassword@2012
.
Step 5
Select
AES
for
WPA Encryption
.
Step 6
Click
Submit
.