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Configuring the wireless barricade g router 54 – SMC Networks Barricade SMCWBR14-G User Manual

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Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router

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The security mechanisms that may be employed depend on the
level of security required, the network and management
resources available, and the software support provided on
wireless clients. A summary of wireless security considerations is
listed in the following table.

Security
Mechanism

Client
Support

Implementation Considerations

WEP

Built-in support on all
802.11b and 802.11g
devices

• Provides only weak security
• Requires manual key management

WPA mode

Requires WPA-enabled
system and network
card driver

(native support provided
in Windows XP)

• Provides good security in small

networks

• Requires configured RADIUS server,

or manual management of pre-shared
key

802.1x mode

Requires WPA-enabled
system and network
card driver

(native support provided
in Windows XP)

• Provides robust security in WPA-only

mode (i.e., WPA clients only)

• Requires configured RADIUS server
• 802.1x Extensible Authentication

Protocol (EAP) type may require
management of digital certificates for
clients and server