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TRENDnet User’s Guide
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o You can define up to 4 passwords or 4 keys. Only one key can be active at a
given time. Most users simply define one key.
o Choose a key index 1, 2, 3, or 4 and enter the key.
o When connecting to the router, the client must match both the password
and the Key number. (e.g. if you have activated Key 2 with a password of
12345, then the client must select: Key 2 (entering Key 1, 3, or 4 will block
the ability to connect) and enter password 12345)
Selecting WPA, WPA-Auto, or WPA2 (WPA2 recommended):
First, from the Authentication Type row, select WPA, WPA-Auto, or WPA2.
Then from the PSK/EAP row, select either PSK or EAP
• PSK stands for Preshared Key
• EAP stands for Extensive Authentication Protocol, also called Remote
Authentication Dial-In User Service or RADIUS).
Note: EAP requires an external RADIUS server, PSK only requires you to create a
passphrase.
The following section outlines options when selecting PSK (Preshared Key Protocol),
o Select a Cipher Type. When selecting WPA security, it is recommended to use
TKIP.
o When selecting WPA-Auto security, it is recommended to use AES.
o When selecting WPA2 security, it is recommended to use AES.
Create your Wireless security Passphrase (password or key):
• Passphrase – Enter the passphrase.
• This is the password or key that is used to connect your computer to this router
wirelessly
• Confirmed Passphrase – Re-enter the passphrase.
Note: 8-63 alphanumeric characters (a,b,C,?,*, /,1,2, etc.)
The following section outlines options when selecting EAP (Extensive Authentication
Protocol),
EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is also called Remote Authentication Dial-In
User Service or RADIUS.
Select a Cipher Type
o When selecting WPA security, it is recommended to use TKIP.
o When selecting WPA-Auto security, it is recommended to use AES.
o When selecting WPA2 security, it is recommended to use AES.
• RADIUS Server 1/2 - Configure the RADIUS server settings.
Note: RADIUS Server 2 is optional and can be configured as a backup if there are
any issues with RADIUS Server 1.
