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Overview of WEP Parameters D-5 Key Size ...D-6 WEP Configuration Options D-7 Wireless Channels ...D-7 WPA and WPA2 Wireless Security D-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP D-9 How Does WPA Compare to WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i D-10 What are the Key Features ...Data Encryption Key Management D-14 Is WPA/WPA2 Perfect D-16 Product Support for WPA/WPA2 D-16 Supporting a Mixture of WPA, WPA2, and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged D-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points D-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters D-17 Changes to Wireless Client Programs D-18 Glossary Contents ix 202-10090-01, April 2005
Overview of WEP Parameters D-5 Key Size ...D-6 WEP Configuration Options D-7 Wireless Channels ...D-7 WPA and WPA2 Wireless Security D-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP D-9 How Does WPA Compare to WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i D-10 What are the Key Features ...Data Encryption Key Management D-14 Is WPA/WPA2 Perfect D-16 Product Support for WPA/WPA2 D-16 Supporting a Mixture of WPA, WPA2, and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged D-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points D-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters D-17 Changes to Wireless Client Programs D-18 Glossary Contents ix 202-10090-01, April 2005
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...access point provides: • 802.11g wireless networking at up to 108 Mbps. • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or 802.11g and b modes, providing backwards compatibility with Content Filtering Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the WGT624 v3 is a true firewall..., port scans, attacks, and administrator logins. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Flash memory for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption which provides strong data encryption and authentication based on ...
...access point provides: • 802.11g wireless networking at up to 108 Mbps. • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or 802.11g and b modes, providing backwards compatibility with Content Filtering Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the WGT624 v3 is a true firewall..., port scans, attacks, and administrator logins. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Flash memory for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption which provides strong data encryption and authentication based on ...
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...list. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in your network. The default SSID is NETGEAR, but NETGEAR strongly recommends that you select 108 Mbps mode, the WGT624 will be left at the ... wireless stations can be used. The options are: - Auto 108 Mbps: All 802.11g, 802.11b and NETGEAR 108 Mbps wireless stations can connect. - For example, NETGEAR is not listed, please check with another nearby access point. • Mode: Select the desired wireless mode. If that support 108 Mbps can...
...list. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in your network. The default SSID is NETGEAR, but NETGEAR strongly recommends that you select 108 Mbps mode, the WGT624 will be left at the ... wireless stations can be used. The options are: - Auto 108 Mbps: All 802.11g, 802.11b and NETGEAR 108 Mbps wireless stations can connect. - For example, NETGEAR is not listed, please check with another nearby access point. • Mode: Select the desired wireless mode. If that support 108 Mbps can...
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... the Generate button to automatically configure the WEP Key(s). These values must be used and enter the matching WEP key information for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Encryption Strength: Select the WEP Encryption level: 64-bit (sometimes called 40-bit) encryption 128-bit encryption •...8226; Security Encryption (WPA-PSK): Enter a word or group of the four keys will automatically be identical on all PCs and Access Points in your network in the Passphrase box. The Passphrase must be populated with key values. • Manual Entry Mode: Select which ...
... the Generate button to automatically configure the WEP Key(s). These values must be used and enter the matching WEP key information for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Encryption Strength: Select the WEP Encryption level: 64-bit (sometimes called 40-bit) encryption 128-bit encryption •...8226; Security Encryption (WPA-PSK): Enter a word or group of the four keys will automatically be identical on all PCs and Access Points in your network in the Passphrase box. The Passphrase must be populated with key values. • Manual Entry Mode: Select which ...
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... are 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps. In the infrastructure mode, the wireless access point converts airwave data into the range of coverage, interacting with wireless nodes via a wired Ethernet backbone can freely roam from one access point, it will automatically back down from 11 Mbps to 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps when the radio signal is weak or when...
... are 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps. In the infrastructure mode, the wireless access point converts airwave data into the range of coverage, interacting with wireless nodes via a wired Ethernet backbone can freely roam from one access point, it will automatically back down from 11 Mbps to 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps when the radio signal is weak or when...
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... , all devices must be referred to as the stations are not encrypted. As long as SSID. In an infrastructure wireless network that includes an access point, the ESSID is one another, this configuration. To provide a certain level of security, the IEEE 802.11 standard...is used , but may still be configured with any messages that both the access point and wireless station use Open System authentication. D-2 Wireless Networking Basics 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc network...
... , all devices must be referred to as the stations are not encrypted. As long as SSID. In an infrastructure wireless network that includes an access point, the ESSID is one another, this configuration. To provide a certain level of security, the IEEE 802.11 standard...is used , but may still be configured with any messages that both the access point and wireless station use Open System authentication. D-2 Wireless Networking Basics 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc network...
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... requires that the station and the access point have the same WEP Key to the access point. These two authentication procedures are in range. 3. Wireless Networking Basics D-3 202-10090-01,...access point or communicate with the station. 8. The station sends an association request to the access point. 7. Reference Manual for messages from an access point that has a matching SSID. 4. By default, IEEE 802.11 wireless devices operate in an Open System network. Turn on the wireless station. 2. The station listens for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624...
... requires that the station and the access point have the same WEP Key to the access point. These two authentication procedures are in range. 3. Wireless Networking Basics D-3 202-10090-01,...access point or communicate with the station. 8. The station sends an association request to the access point. 7. Reference Manual for messages from an access point that has a matching SSID. 4. By default, IEEE 802.11 wireless devices operate in an Open System network. Turn on the wireless station. 2. The station listens for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624...
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... Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 2. If the decrypted text matches the original challenge text, then the access point and the station share the same WEP Key and the access point authenticates the station. 5. The station associates with the access point and joins the network. This process is illustrated below. The access point sends challenge text to network Access Point (AP) Cable...
... Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 2. If the decrypted text matches the original challenge text, then the access point and the station share the same WEP Key and the access point authenticates the station. 5. The station associates with the access point and joins the network. This process is illustrated below. The access point sends challenge text to network Access Point (AP) Cable...
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... 802.11 network does not encrypt data. The receiving device decrypts the data using the same WEP Key. Note: Some 802.11 access points also support Use WEP for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 This process is illustrated below. Reference Manual for Authentication Only (Shared Key Authentication without data encryption). Shared Key Authentication Steps 1) Authentication...
... 802.11 network does not encrypt data. The receiving device decrypts the data using the same WEP Key. Note: Some 802.11 access points also support Use WEP for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 This process is illustrated below. Reference Manual for Authentication Only (Shared Key Authentication without data encryption). Shared Key Authentication Steps 1) Authentication...
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... user configurable. export regulations. When configured for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Key Size The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of two hexadecimal digits (0-9 and A-F). Therefore, make sure that your 802.11 access and client adapters' configurations match. Reference Manual for ...40-bit WEP data encryption since the user-configurable portion of Hexadecimal Key Content 4C72F08AE1 4C72F08AE19D57A3FF6B260037 Note: Typically, 802.11 access points can store up to be entered instead of two hexadecimal digits (0-9 and A-F). Similar to the forty-bit WEP data...
... user configurable. export regulations. When configured for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Key Size The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of two hexadecimal digits (0-9 and A-F). Therefore, make sure that your 802.11 access and client adapters' configurations match. Reference Manual for ...40-bit WEP data encryption since the user-configurable portion of Hexadecimal Key Content 4C72F08AE1 4C72F08AE19D57A3FF6B260037 Note: Typically, 802.11 access points can store up to be entered instead of two hexadecimal digits (0-9 and A-F). Similar to the forty-bit WEP data...
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... band between access points, then all of the 802.11 access points and all 802.11 devices that are within the same wireless network as the keys are 5 MHz apart. IEEE 802.11b/g wireless nodes communicate with each other . Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 WEP... decrease the amount of channel cross-talk, and provide a noticeable performance increase over networks with minimal channel separation. Wireless Channels The wireless frequencies used in the same order. Applying two channels that allow the maximum channel separation will roam between 2.4 GHz...
... band between access points, then all of the 802.11 access points and all 802.11 devices that are within the same wireless network as the keys are 5 MHz apart. IEEE 802.11b/g wireless nodes communicate with each other . Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 WEP... decrease the amount of channel cross-talk, and provide a noticeable performance increase over networks with minimal channel separation. Wireless Channels The wireless frequencies used in the same order. Applying two channels that allow the maximum channel separation will roam between 2.4 GHz...
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...these enhancements, TKIP addresses all of 2003, all access points and client wireless adapters on EAP specifically, refer to IETF's RFC 2284. With 802.11 WEP, all new Wi-Fi certified products have to support WPA. NETGEAR is stronger than a day and decode the ... and is implemented using Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) is required in 2004. Products based on Wi-Fi Protected Access products. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 WPA and WPA2 offer the following benefits: • Enhanced data privacy • Robust key management • ...
...these enhancements, TKIP addresses all of 2003, all access points and client wireless adapters on EAP specifically, refer to IETF's RFC 2284. With 802.11 WEP, all new Wi-Fi certified products have to support WPA. NETGEAR is stronger than a day and decode the ... and is implemented using Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) is required in 2004. Products based on Wi-Fi Protected Access products. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 WPA and WPA2 offer the following benefits: • Enhanced data privacy • Robust key management • ...
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...Support for example, user names and passwords) and authenticates wireless users before they gain access to the network. This infrastructure includes stations, access points, and authentication servers (typically RADIUS servers). The RADIUS server holds (or has access to) user credentials (for a mixture of WPA2 that...and WPA/WPA2 is communicated through WPA information elements in the enterprise. These features were either not yet ready for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 How Does WPA Compare to WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i)? Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) - This occurs at...
...Support for example, user names and passwords) and authenticates wireless users before they gain access to the network. This infrastructure includes stations, access points, and authentication servers (typically RADIUS servers). The RADIUS server holds (or has access to) user credentials (for a mixture of WPA2 that...and WPA/WPA2 is communicated through WPA information elements in the enterprise. These features were either not yet ready for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 How Does WPA Compare to WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i)? Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) - This occurs at...
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... ensure messages are generated after successful authentication and through a subsequent 4-way handshake between the station and Access Point (AP). • Data Privacy (Encryption). Wireless Networking Basics 202-10090-01, April 2005 D-11 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 The primary information conveyed in the Beacon frames is an authentication method that uses a statically configured...
... ensure messages are generated after successful authentication and through a subsequent 4-way handshake between the station and Access Point (AP). • Data Privacy (Encryption). Wireless Networking Basics 202-10090-01, April 2005 D-11 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 The primary information conveyed in the Beacon frames is an authentication method that uses a statically configured...
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...provide a framework for strong user authentication. Windows XP implements 802.1x natively, and several NETGEAR switch and wireless access point products support 802.1x. It is important to a protected network, as well as ...Wireless LAN WPA/WPA2 enabled wireless client with "supplicant" WPA/WPA2 enabled Access Point using pre-shared key or 802.1x Figure 4-6: WPA/WPA2 Overview Wired Network with a Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) infrastructure, WPA supports Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624...
...provide a framework for strong user authentication. Windows XP implements 802.1x natively, and several NETGEAR switch and wireless access point products support 802.1x. It is important to a protected network, as well as ...Wireless LAN WPA/WPA2 enabled wireless client with "supplicant" WPA/WPA2 enabled Access Point using pre-shared key or 802.1x Figure 4-6: WPA/WPA2 Overview Wired Network with a Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) infrastructure, WPA supports Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624...
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... AP) also contain WPA information elements. 1. The access point replies with WPA/WPA2 information element to connect with an authenticator (802.11 access point). Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Client with a WPA/ WPA2-enabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse) For... 802.1x communications begin with an unauthenticated supplicant (client device) attempting to the stations in the service set. Wireless Networking Basics 202-10090-01, April 2005 D-13 Information elements include the required authentication method (802.1x or...
... AP) also contain WPA information elements. 1. The access point replies with WPA/WPA2 information element to connect with an authenticator (802.11 access point). Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Client with a WPA/ WPA2-enabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse) For... 802.1x communications begin with an unauthenticated supplicant (client device) attempting to the stations in the service set. Wireless Networking Basics 202-10090-01, April 2005 D-13 Information elements include the required authentication method (802.1x or...
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... 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 3. If the authentication server accepts the client, then the access point will either send an accept or reject message to the access point. 6. Reference Manual for the wireless AP to advertise the changed key to the connected wireless clients. The client can specify any EAP type without needing to upgrade an 802.1x-compliant access point. The access point...
... 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 3. If the authentication server accepts the client, then the access point will either send an accept or reject message to the access point. 6. Reference Manual for the wireless AP to advertise the changed key to the connected wireless clients. The client can specify any EAP type without needing to upgrade an 802.1x-compliant access point. The access point...
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... although AES support will not be required initially for Wi-Fi certification. Wireless Networking Basics 202-10090-01, April 2005 D-15 A new frame counter in both the station and the access point. This is viewed as Michael specifies a new algorithm that allows organizations... to deploy better security while AES capable equipment is being detected by WPA2 is used to prevent replay attacks. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Temporal Key...
... although AES support will not be required initially for Wi-Fi certification. Wireless Networking Basics 202-10090-01, April 2005 D-15 A new frame counter in both the station and the access point. This is viewed as Michael specifies a new algorithm that allows organizations... to deploy better security while AES capable equipment is being detected by WPA2 is used to prevent replay attacks. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Temporal Key...
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...Wireless access points • Wireless network adapters • Wireless client programs Supporting a Mixture of WPA, WPA2, and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged To support the gradual transition of WEP and WPA/WPA2 clients is that the global encryption key is a definite step forward in August, 2003, NETGEAR...Fi certification. If the access point receives two data packets that no better than anything else, this mode of service (DoS) attacks. All other , then the network is completely invulnerable. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Is WPA/WPA2 ...
...Wireless access points • Wireless network adapters • Wireless client programs Supporting a Mixture of WPA, WPA2, and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged To support the gradual transition of WEP and WPA/WPA2 clients is that the global encryption key is a definite step forward in August, 2003, NETGEAR...Fi certification. If the access point receives two data packets that no better than anything else, this mode of service (DoS) attacks. All other , then the network is completely invulnerable. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Is WPA/WPA2 ...
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... key). • TKIP • Michael • AES (WPA2) To upgrade your wireless access points to support WPA/WPA2, obtain a WPA/WPA2 firmware update from your wireless AP. Wireless Networking Basics 202-10090-01, April 2005 D-17 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Changes to Wireless Access Points Wireless access points must be able to process the WPA/WPA2 information element and respond...
... key). • TKIP • Michael • AES (WPA2) To upgrade your wireless access points to support WPA/WPA2, obtain a WPA/WPA2 firmware update from your wireless AP. Wireless Networking Basics 202-10090-01, April 2005 D-17 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Changes to Wireless Access Points Wireless access points must be able to process the WPA/WPA2 information element and respond...