Re: Setting Up Network Security
- From: Superfreak3 <Matt.Walker@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 10:38:44 -0800 (PST)
On Feb 4, 11:49 am, Superfreak3 <Matt.Wal...@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
On Feb 4, 10:37 am, smlunatick <yves...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
On Feb 4, 9:16 am, Superfreak3 <Matt.Wal...@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I just purchased a TRENDNET TEW-432BRP wireless router and here is
what I have so far in the way of functionality....
I currently have Broadcast SSID set to disabled
My broadcast strength is set to low
I have two computers able to access the network through MAC Filter
Now, how can I secure the wireless network more?
I want to set the encryption to WPA2 - PSK with AES (I know the PSK is
for personal as opposed to Enterprise, but not sure on the AES.). The
router setup area for this also prompts for a passphrase. What type
of value should I use here. What is this used for?
When I attempt to set up the encryption, I can no longer access the
net through my two laptops. When I attempt to set up the connection
to my wireless network on one of them via Windows Wireless Network
Configuration Settings, I am prompted for a Network Key. Where do I
get this or how is it generated? Does it relate at all to the
passphrase that would be entered as described above?
In the Wireless Network Configuration Settings area, it indicates that
if WEP is used , the key can be either 5 (64 bit) or 13 (128 bit)
ASCII characters or 10 (64 bit)/26(128 bit) HEX characters. ????? Is
this the same for WPA2?
Also, the installation CD jacket that accompanied the router has an
area to record your SSID and Encryption Key. Where do I get this key
or how is it generated? How does it relate to the passphrase or
Network key described above, if at all?
Any help is greatly appreciated. I just want to make my home network
as secure as I can.
Thanks in advance!
You need to get a separate update to enable the WPA2 security with XP.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=009d8425-ce2...
And you should also update all wireless adapter drivers.
Also not broadcasting the SSID is not a method of securing the
wireless network. It can cause network access problems or slow downs.
As for the Emcryption key / network key, this is the "passphrase" that
you come up with. If you set up a "key" within the wireless router,
you need to enter the same key at each wireless network adapter.- Hide quoted text -
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Is there any way to tell if XP and the Wireless Adapters are WPA2-
ready before installing XP update or adapter drivers?- Hide quoted text -
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Well, when I attempt to run the download from the provided link, it
basically indicates that what I am trying to install is older than
what is currently installed. It can only be applied to SP 1. So, I
guess I'm up-to-date.
In the Wireless Configuration Settings area, the authentication choice
does not include WPA2 on my laptop, however. It does contain WPA-PSK
(Personal) though. Will this cause problems if Router is set to WPA2?
.
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