Buffalo WCR-G300 User Manual page 40

Chapter 3 Configuration
Parameter
Encryption
WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)
Setup WEP encryption key
Rekey interval
WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual
Meaning
Select a type of data encryption for wireless communication from
the following options:
No encryption
Data is transmitted without encryption. Avoid this option since
any communication may be intercepted.
[No encryption] can be selected only when [No authentication] is
selected for Wireless authentication.
WEP
WEP is a common encryption method supported by most devices.
Use an encryption key to communicate with a wireless device.
WEP can only be selected when [No authentication] is selected for
Wireless authentication.
AES
AES is more secure than TKIP, and faster. Use a pre-shared-key to
communicate with a wireless device.
AES can be selected only when WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK is selected
for Wireless authentication.
Enter a pre-shared key for use with wireless authentication.
Keys may be character or hexadecimal. For a character key, use 8 to 63
alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive). For a hexadecimal key, enter
64 digits using 0 to 9 and a to f (not case-sensitive).
Enter an encryption key to encrypt wireless data.
Keys may be character or hexadecimal. For a character key, use 5 or 13
alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive). For a hexadecimal key, enter
10 or 26 digits using 0 to 9 and a to f (not case-sensitive).
Choose an interval from 0 to 1440 minutes for keys to be updated.
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