Netgear DGND3300v2 DGND3300 User Manual - Page 24
Wireless Security Options, WPA-PSK TKIP, WPA2-PSK AES - access point
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RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual • If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is 5 channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and placement. WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WEP encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer. Wireless Security Options Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at a maximum range of up to 300 feet. Such distances can allow for others outside your immediate area to access your network. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and can be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs. There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network: Wireless data 1) Open system: easy but no security. 2) WEP: security, but some performance impact. 3) WPA-PSK: strong security. 4) WPA2-PSK: very strong security. Figure 2-1 • WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption block all but the most determined eavesdropper. This data encryption mode has been superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. • WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES). Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) using a pre-shared key to perform authentication and generate the initial data encryption keys. The very strong authentication along with dynamic per frame re-keying of WPA makes it virtually impossible to compromise. Safeguarding Your Network 2-3 v1.0, September 2009