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Understanding wireless settings, Understanding wireless settings -3 – NETGEAR DG834GV v2 User Manual

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Reference Manual for the Integrated ADSL Modem and Wireless Router with Voice, Model

Wireless Configuration

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v1.0, September 2006

WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. WEP Shared
Key authentication and WEP data encryption will block all but the most determined
eavesdropper.

WPA. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption provides data security. The very strong
authentication along with dynamic per frame re-keying of WPA make it virtually impossible to
compromise. Because this is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability
may be limited.

Understanding Wireless Settings

To configure the Wireless interface of your modem router, click the Wireless Settings link in the
Setup section of the main menu. The Wireless Settings menu will appear, similar to that shown
below:

Figure 3-2