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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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.... The access point provides: • 802.11g wireless networking at specified intervals. Support for firmware upgrade. 802.11g Wireless Networking The WGT624 v3 wireless router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet...April 2005 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 a pre-shared key. • Wireless access can be restricted by passphrase....
.... The access point provides: • 802.11g wireless networking at specified intervals. Support for firmware upgrade. 802.11g Wireless Networking The WGT624 v3 wireless router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet...April 2005 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 a pre-shared key. • Wireless access can be restricted by passphrase....
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... or region is intended. For example, NETGEAR is also case-sensitive. Auto 108 Mbps: All 802.11g, 802.11b and NETGEAR 108 Mbps wireless stations can be assigned to all wireless devices in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the router. • Name (SSID): Enter ...the wireless interface is not listed, please check with another nearby access point. • Mode: Select the desired wireless mode. The options are: - "Open System" or "Shared Key" Check your local government agency or check our web site for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624...
... or region is intended. For example, NETGEAR is also case-sensitive. Auto 108 Mbps: All 802.11g, 802.11b and NETGEAR 108 Mbps wireless stations can be assigned to all wireless devices in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the router. • Name (SSID): Enter ...the wireless interface is not listed, please check with another nearby access point. • Mode: Select the desired wireless mode. The options are: - "Open System" or "Shared Key" Check your local government agency or check our web site for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624...
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... A-F). For 64 bit WEP: Enter ten hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, A-F). - The Passphrase must be identical on all PCs and Access Points in your network in the selected key box. These values must be 8 to automatically configure the WEP Key(s). If encryption strength is set ...values. • Manual Entry Mode: Select which of the four keys will 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 •...
... A-F). For 64 bit WEP: Enter ten hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, A-F). - The Passphrase must be identical on all PCs and Access Points in your network in the selected key box. These values must be 8 to automatically configure the WEP Key(s). If encryption strength is set ...values. • Manual Entry Mode: Select which of the four keys will 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 •...
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... 802.11g standards for configuring a wireless network - Wireless Networking Overview The WGT624 v3 wireless router conforms to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or area of one Access Point domain to 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps when the radio signal is weak or when interference is 11 Mbps, but it will automatically back down from one access point, it moves into wired Ethernet...
... 802.11g standards for configuring a wireless network - Wireless Networking Overview The WGT624 v3 wireless router conforms to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or area of one Access Point domain to 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps when the radio signal is weak or when interference is 11 Mbps, but it will automatically back down from one access point, it moves into wired Ethernet...
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... and information theft. Some vendors refer to the SSID as needed; This means the wireless station will try to associate with whichever access point has the stronger radio frequency (RF) signal, providing that are not encrypted. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc...
... and information theft. Some vendors refer to the SSID as needed; This means the wireless station will try to associate with whichever access point has the stronger radio frequency (RF) signal, providing that are not encrypted. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc...
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... operate in range. 3. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption is used when the wireless devices are configured to the WGT624 v3: 1. The access point associates with the network. The station listens for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Shared Key. With Shared Key authentication, only those PCs that govern how two 802.11 devices communicate...
... operate in range. 3. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption is used when the wireless devices are configured to the WGT624 v3: 1. The access point associates with the network. The station listens for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Shared Key. With Shared Key authentication, only those PCs that govern how two 802.11 devices communicate...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 2. The station associates with the original challenge text. The access point sends challenge text to the network. The access point compares the decrypted text with the access point and joins the network. The access point decrypts the encrypted text using its configured 64-bit or 128-bit default key to encrypt the challenge...
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 2. The station associates with the original challenge text. The access point sends challenge text to the network. The access point compares the decrypted text with the access point and joins the network. The access point decrypts the encrypted text using its configured 64-bit or 128-bit default key to encrypt the challenge...
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... using a configured WEP Key. Note: Some 802.11 access points also support Use WEP for 802.11 products: 1. Shared Key Authentication Steps 1) Authentication request sent to AP 2) AP sends challenge text Client 3) Client encrypts attempting challenge text and to use. Use WEP for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 This process is illustrated below. The...
... using a configured WEP Key. Note: Some 802.11 access points also support Use WEP for 802.11 products: 1. Shared Key Authentication Steps 1) Authentication request sent to AP 2) AP sends challenge text Client 3) Client encrypts attempting challenge text and to use. Use WEP for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 This process is illustrated below. The...
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...for a five-character (40-bit) input. This encryption key will be available outside of Hexadecimal Key Content 4C72F08AE1 4C72F08AE19D57A3FF6B260037 Note: Typically, 802.11 access points can only store one 128-bit key. The 128-bit WEP Key is a 40-bit WEP Key. For example, "12 34 56 78 90...since the user-configurable portion of WEP encryption: 40-bit and 128-bit. The 64-bit WEP data encryption method allows for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Key Size The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of the encryption key is stronger than 40-bit encryption, but ...
...for a five-character (40-bit) input. This encryption key will be available outside of Hexadecimal Key Content 4C72F08AE1 4C72F08AE19D57A3FF6B260037 Note: Typically, 802.11 access points can only store one 128-bit key. The 128-bit WEP Key is a 40-bit WEP Key. For example, "12 34 56 78 90...since the user-configurable portion of WEP encryption: 40-bit and 128-bit. The 64-bit WEP data encryption method allows for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Key Size The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of the encryption key is stronger than 40-bit encryption, but ...
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...keys for the client adapter in the same order. Applying two channels that are within the same wireless network as the client's WEP key 3. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 WEP Configuration Options The WEP settings must match on all of the 802.11 client... the keys are in the same order. As a result, two separate wireless networks using radio frequency signals in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific, and Medical) band between access points, then all of the 802.11 access points and all 802.11 devices that allow the maximum channel separation will interfere ...
...keys for the client adapter in the same order. Applying two channels that are within the same wireless network as the client's WEP key 3. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 WEP Configuration Options The WEP settings must match on all of the 802.11 client... the keys are in the same order. As a result, two separate wireless networks using radio frequency signals in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific, and Medical) band between access points, then all of the 802.11 access points and all 802.11 devices that allow the maximum channel separation will interfere ...
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... to change. WPA user authentication is implemented using Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) is required. Support for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 WPA and WPA2 offer the following benefits: • Enhanced data privacy • Robust key management •...802.1x and the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). NETGEAR is that uses the calculation facilities present on client and access point products. With 802.11 WEP, all access points and client wireless adapters on Wi-Fi Protected Access products. Wireless Networking Basics D-9 202-10090-01, April 2005 ...
... to change. WPA user authentication is implemented using Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) is required. Support for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 WPA and WPA2 offer the following benefits: • Enhanced data privacy • Robust key management •...802.1x and the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). NETGEAR is that uses the calculation facilities present on client and access point products. With 802.11 WEP, all access points and client wireless adapters on Wi-Fi Protected Access products. Wireless Networking Basics D-9 202-10090-01, April 2005 ...
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...are discussed below. Reference Manual for example, user names and passwords) and authenticates wireless users before they gain access to the network. The following security features are secure IBSS (Ad-Hoc mode), secure fast handoff ...access to) user credentials (for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 How Does WPA Compare to WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i)? The main pieces of the known WEP vulnerabilities and is forward compatible with the WPA2 security specification. D-10 202-10090-01, April 2005 Wireless Networking Basics This infrastructure includes stations, access points...
...are discussed below. Reference Manual for example, user names and passwords) and authenticates wireless users before they gain access to the network. The following security features are secure IBSS (Ad-Hoc mode), secure fast handoff ...access to) user credentials (for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 How Does WPA Compare to WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i)? The main pieces of the known WEP vulnerabilities and is forward compatible with the WPA2 security specification. D-10 202-10090-01, April 2005 Wireless Networking Basics This infrastructure includes stations, access points...
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...successful authentication and through a subsequent 4-way handshake between the station and Access Point (AP). • Data Privacy (Encryption). Keys are not being spoofed. Wireless Networking Basics 202-10090-01, April 2005 D-11 TKIP includes a ...108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 The primary information conveyed in the Beacon frames is used by WPA to distribute per-session keys to those stations successfully authenticated. WPA/WPA2 features a robust key generation/management system that uses a statically configured pass phrase on both the stations and the access point...
...successful authentication and through a subsequent 4-way handshake between the station and Access Point (AP). • Data Privacy (Encryption). Keys are not being spoofed. Wireless Networking Basics 202-10090-01, April 2005 D-11 TKIP includes a ...108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 The primary information conveyed in the Beacon frames is used by WPA to distribute per-session keys to those stations successfully authenticated. WPA/WPA2 features a robust key generation/management system that uses a statically configured pass phrase on both the stations and the access point...
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.../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). For environments without a RADIUS infrastructure, WPA supports the use of a pre-shared key. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 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). For environments without a RADIUS infrastructure, WPA supports the use of a pre-shared key. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 WPA...
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...) also contain WPA information elements. 1. The access point replies with an EAP-request identity message. Initial 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 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Client with a WPA/ WPA2...
...) also contain WPA information elements. 1. The access point replies with an EAP-request identity message. Initial 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 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Client with a WPA/ WPA2...
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... client can return session keys to define applicable encryption keys. The access point acts as necessary to the client immediately after sending the success message. For the unicast encryption key, the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) changes the key for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 3. For the global encryption key, WPA includes a facility (the...
... client can return session keys to define applicable encryption keys. The access point acts as necessary to the client immediately after sending the success message. For the unicast encryption key, the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) changes the key for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 3. For the global encryption key, WPA includes a facility (the...
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... calculates an 8-byte message integrity check (MIC) using the calculation facilities available on existing wireless devices. This is encrypted, you can use cryptanalysis to change bits in both the station and the access point. The MIC field is placed between the data portion of the encryption methods supported by ... Basics 202-10090-01, April 2005 D-15 The MIC is encrypted together with WEP. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) WPA uses TKIP to prevent replay attacks. Michael With 802.11 and WEP, data...
... calculates an 8-byte message integrity check (MIC) using the calculation facilities available on existing wireless devices. This is encrypted, you can use cryptanalysis to change bits in both the station and the access point. The MIC field is placed between the data portion of the encryption methods supported by ... Basics 202-10090-01, April 2005 D-15 The MIC is encrypted together with WEP. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) WPA uses TKIP to prevent replay attacks. Michael With 802.11 and WEP, data...
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... NETGEAR, Inc. WPA/WPA2 requires software changes to the following: • 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 each station using the access point. ...of WEP-based wireless networks to be thought of as to lose network connectivity for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Is WPA/WPA2 Perfect? The disadvantage to supporting a mixture of operation is a definite step forward in August, 2003, NETGEAR, Inc. More...
... NETGEAR, Inc. WPA/WPA2 requires software changes to the following: • 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 each station using the access point. ...of WEP-based wireless networks to be thought of as to lose network connectivity for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Is WPA/WPA2 Perfect? The disadvantage to supporting a mixture of operation is a definite step forward in August, 2003, NETGEAR, Inc. More...
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... adapters to support WPA/WPA2, obtain a WPA/WPA2 update from your wireless AP vendor and upload it to your wireless network adapter vendor and update the wireless network adapter driver. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Changes to Wireless Access Points Wireless access points must have their firmware updated to support the following : • The new WPA/WPA2 information...
... adapters to support WPA/WPA2, obtain a WPA/WPA2 update from your wireless AP vendor and upload it to your wireless network adapter vendor and update the wireless network adapter driver. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Changes to Wireless Access Points Wireless access points must have their firmware updated to support the following : • The new WPA/WPA2 information...