Linksys E-Series
Wireless Security
Wireless > Wireless Security
The router supports the following wireless security options: WPA2/WPA Mixed
Mode, WPA2 Personal and WEP. )WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access. WEP
stands for Wireless Equivalent Privacy(.
Security Option
WPA2 Personal
WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode
WEP
Option settings
WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode, WPA2 Personal
Notes
If you select WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode as your Security Mode, each
device in your wireless network MUST use WPA2/WPA and the
same passphrase.
If you select WPA2 Personal as your Security Mode, each device
in your wireless network MUST use WPA2 Personal and the same
passphrase.
Passphrase—Enter a passphrase of 8-63 characters. If you used the setup
software for installation, the default is changed to a unique passphrase, which
you can find by running Linksys Connect, then clicking Router settings.
WEP
WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure as WPA2/WPA. WEP is
not available on 5 GHz network.
Strength
Strongest
WPA2: Strongest
WPA: Strong
Basic
Note:
If you select WEP as your Security Mode, each device in your
wireless network MUST use WEP and the same encryption and
shared key.
Encryption—Select a level of WEP encryption: 40/64-bit, 10 hex digits
or104/128-bit, 26 hex digits. The default is 40/64-bit, 10 hex digits.
Passphrase—Enter a passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Then
click Generate.
Key 1 —If you did not enter a passphrase, enter the WEP key)s( manually.
Disabled
If you choose to disable wireless security, you will be informed that wireless
security is disabled when you first attempt to access the Internet. You will be
given the option to enable wireless security, or confirm that you understand
the risks but still wish to proceed without wireless security.
Wireless Security
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