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NETGEAR N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual

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N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual

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Safeguarding Your Network

v1.0, January 2009

Mixed mode allows clients using either WPA-PSK (TKIP) or WPA2-PSK (AES). This provides
the most reliable security, and is easiest to implement, but it might not be compatible with older
adapters.

To configure WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK:

1. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in the main menu. The Wireless Settings screen

displays.

2. Select one of the WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK options for the security type. The third option

(WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WP2-PSK [AES]) is the most flexible, since it allows clients using
either WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK.

3. In the Passphrase field, enter a word or group of 8–63 printable characters. The passphrase is

case-sensitive.

4. Click Apply to save your settings.

Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is also

required. Windows XP with Service Pack 2 does include WPA support.
Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA.
For instructions on configuring wireless computers or PDAs (personal digital
assistants) for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the product you
are using.

Figure 2-4