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TRENDnet User’s Guide
TEW-821DAP
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then the client must select: Key 2 (entering Key 1, 3, or 4 will block the ability to
connect) and enter password 12345)
Note: It is recommended to use 128-bit format because it is more secure to use a
key that consists of more characters.
 HEX or ASCII: Select which WEP code type to assign
Selecting WPA- Personal, WPA2- Personal, WPA2- Personal, or Mixed (WPA2-PSK
recommended): In the Security Mode drop-down list, select WPA- Personal
The following section outlines options when selecting WPA-Personal, WPA2- Personal,
or WPA2- Personal Mixed (Pre-shared Key Protocol),
 WPA Cipher: Select a Cipher Type to use. When selecting WPA-PSK security, it is
recommended to use TKIP + AES.
o When selecting WPA2- Personal Mixed security, it is recommended to use
TKIP+AES.
o When selecting WPA2- Personal security, it is recommended to use AES.
 Pre-Shared Key: Enter the passphrase or password
o This is the password or key that is used to connect your computer to this router
wirelessly
Note: 8-63 alphanumeric characters (a,b,C,?,*, /,1,2, etc.)
 Key Update Interval: Enter the time interval (seconds) of when the network
passphrase will rotate.
Note: It is recommended to use the default interval time. Your passphrase will not
change; rotation of the key is part of the WPA protocol and designed to increase
security.
Selecting WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, or WPA2-Enterprise Mixed:
The following section outlines options when selecting WPA-Enterprise. WPA2-
Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise Mixed known as EAP (Extensible Authentication
Protocol). Also known as called Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service or RADIUS.
Note: This security type requires an external RADIUS server, PSK only requires you to
create a passphrase.
 WPA Cipher: Select a Cipher Type to use. When selecting WPA-PSK security, it is
recommended to use TKIP + AES.
 Key Update Interval: Enter the time interval (seconds) of when the network
passphrase will rotate.
Note: It is recommended to use the default interval time. Your passphrase will not
change; rotation of the key is part of the WPA protocol and designed to increase
security.
 IP Address: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. (e.g. 192.168.10.250)
 Port: Enter the port your RADIUS server is configured to use for RADIUS
authentication.
Note: It is recommended to use port 1812 which is typical default RADIUS port.
 Shared Secret: Enter the shared secret used to authorize your router with your
RADIUS server.