WEP is the wireless encryption standard. To use it, you must enter the same key into the router and the wireless stations. For 64-bit keys, you must enter 10 hex digits into each key box. For 128-bit keys, you must enter 26 hex digits into each key box. A hex digit is either a number from 0 to 9 or a letter from A to F. For the most secure use of WEP, set the authentication type to "Shared Key" when WEP is enabled.

You may also enter any text string into the WEP Key text box, in which case it will be converted into a hexadecimal key using the ASCII values of the characters. A maximum of 5 text characters can be entered for 64-bit keys and a maximum of 13 text characters for 128-bit keys.

If you choose the WEP security option, this device will ONLY operate in the Legacy Wireless mode (802.11b/g). This means that you will NOT get 11n performance due to the fact that WEP is not supported by the Draft 11n specification.

WEP is the wireless encryption standard. To use it, you must enter the same key into the router and the wireless stations. For 64-bit keys, you must enter 10 hex digits into each key box. For 128-bit keys, you must enter 26 hex digits into each key box. A hex digit is either a number from 0 to 9 or a letter from A to F. For the most secure use of WEP, set the authentication type to "Shared Key" when WEP is enabled.

You may also enter any text string into the WEP Key text box, in which case it will be converted into a hexadecimal key using the ASCII values of the characters. A maximum of 5 text characters can be entered for 64-bit keys and a maximum of 13 text characters for 128-bit keys.

If you choose the WEP security option, this device will ONLY operate in the Legacy Wireless mode (802.11b/g). This means that you will NOT get 11n performance due to the fact that WEP is not supported by the Draft 11n specification.

Use WPA or WPA2 mode to achieve a balance of strong security and best compatibility. This mode uses WPA for legacy clients while maintaining higher security with stations that are WPA2 capable. Also the strongest cipher that the client supports will be used. For best security, use WPA2 Only mode. This mode uses AES(CCMP) cipher and legacy stations are not allowed access with WPA security. For maximum compatibility, use WPA Only. This mode uses TKIP cipher. Some gaming and legacy devices work only in this mode.

To achieve better wireless performance use WPA2 Only security mode (or in other words AES cipher).

Enter an 8 to 63 ASCII or 8 to 64 HEX alphanumeric pass-phrase. For good security it should be of ample length and should not be a commonly known phrase.

When WPA enterprise is enabled, the router uses EAP (802.1x) to authenticate clients via a remote RADIUS server.