Belkin F5D7132 User Manual - Page 27

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface The example below illustrates using Repeater mode to extend the range of your wireless network. In this example, the WURE is set up to connect to the wireless router located in another area. Wireless G Desktop Card Wireless G Universal Range Extender Wireless G Notebook Card Wireless G Router Note: Laptops can roam or move between the two wireless coverage areas if the SSID and the parent access point's SSID match. Securing your Wi-Fi® Network Here are a few different ways you can maximize the security of your wireless network and protect your data from prying eyes and ears. This section is intended for the home, home-office, and smalloffice user. At the time of this manual's publication, there are four encryption methods available. Name 64-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy 128-bit Wired Wi-Fi Protected With Protected Equivalent Privacy Access-TKIP Access Acronym 64-bit WEP 128-bit WEP WPA-TKIP WPA2-AES Security Good Better Best Best Features Static keys Static keys Dynamic key encryption and mutual authentication Dynamic key encryption and mutual authentication Encryption keys based on RC4 algorithm (typically 40-bit keys) More secure than 64-bit WEP using a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of system-generated data TKIP (temporal key integrity protocol) added so that keys are rotated and encryption is strengthened AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) does not cause any throughput loss 24