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TRENDnet User’s Guide
TEW-691GR
Below is brief comparison chart of the wireless security types and the
recommended configuration depending on which type you choose for your wireless
network.
Security Standard WEP WPA WPA2
Compatible
Wireless
Standards
IEEE 802.11a/b/g
(802.11n devices
will operate at
802.11g to connect
using this standard)
IEEE 802.11a/b/g
(802.11n devices
will operate at
802.11g to connect
using this
standard) IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Highest
Performance
Under This
Setting Up to 54Mbps Up to 54Mbps Up to 450Mbps*
Encryption
Strength Low Medium High
Additional
Options
Open System or
Shared Key,
HEX or ASCII,
Different key sizes
TKIP or AES,
Preshared Key or
RADIUS
TKIP or AES,
Preshared Key or
RADIUS
Recommended
Configuration
Open System ASCII
13 characters
Preshared Key
8-63 characters
Preshared Key
8-63 characters
*Dependent on the maximum 802.11n data rate supported by the device (150Mbps,
Secure your wireless network
Wireless > Security
After you have determined which security type to use for your wireless network (see
“
How to choose the security type for your wireless network” on page 14), you can set up
wireless security.
1. Log into your router management page (see “
Access your router management page”
on page 24).
2. Click on Wireless band you would like to configure either Wireless and click on
Security.
3. Click on the Security Mode drop-down list to select your wireless security type.
Selecting WEP:
If selecting WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), please review the WEP settings to configure
and click Apply to save the changes.
