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3.1 Overview
The TG590 provides the user with wireless connectivity over the 802.11b, g, and n standards (the most
common wireless standards). 802.11b has a maximum data rate of 11 Mbps, while 802.11g has a maximum
data rate of 54 Mbps, and 802.11n has a maximum data rate of 130 Mbps. All operate in the 2.4 GHz range.
The TG590’s wireless feature is turned on, with wireless security activated, by default. The level of security is
WPA2 with a unique WPA2 key already entered. This information is displayed on a sticker located on the
bottom of the TG590.
The TG590 integrates multiple layers of security. These include the IEEE 802.1x port-based authentication
protocol, RADIUS client, EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-PEAP, Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), Wi-Fi
Protected Access (WPA) and firewall and VPN applications.
3.2 Connecting a Wireless Client
To connect a wireless client to the TG590:
Note: The following procedure assumes the TG590’s default wireless settings are intact. If they have been
changed, use the new SSID and wireless security settings. For more details, see the “Connecting a Wireless
Windows XP Client” section of this chapter.
1. In the wireless client’s configuration interface, enter the TG590’s SSID (found on a sticker on the bottom of
the TG590 ’s case) in the appropriate text box or field (this varies depending on the wireless client’s
manufacturer).
2. Enter the TG590’s WPA2 key (also found on the sticker on the bottom of the TG590’s case) in the wireless
client’s configuration interface.
3. Save the changes and exit the wireless client’s configuration interface. The client should now detect and
join the TG590’s wireless network. If not, check the wireless client’s documentation, or contact its
manufacturer.