An array of interesting terms are used to describe wireless network security. When configuring a wireless network for a home or small office, use the WPA-PSK standard, which may also be referred to as WPA2-PSK. Another Wi-Fi network security option is WPS or Wi-Fi Protected Setup. It involves a button on the router, or PIN or USB flash drive to authenticate a device for access. Above all, do apply security to your wireless network as opposed to leaving it open and unprotected.
- [Instructor] When you configure a wireless network, … you may be asked which security protocol you want to set. … The list is rich with confusing terms. … The popular ones are shown here, which I'd like to explain. … The first Wi-Fi security standard is W-E-P, WEP. … It stands for Wireless Equivalent Privacy. … And it's really not used much anymore … because better, more secure standards are available. … Still, it was first, so it's often listed as an option … when you configure a Wi-Fi network. … The second standard is WPA. … The Wi-Fi Protected Access standard comes in three levels: … WPA, the original, WPA2, and WPA3. … Each of these improves upon the security … offered by the previous level, … so WPA3 is the most recent and most secure. … It's also new, so some older routers may not implement it. … Two variations on the WPA standard … are common in popular routers. … For the home or small office, the WPA-PSK standard is used. … PSK stands for Pre-shared Key. … This standard might also be referred to as the WPA2-PSK. …
Author
Dan Gookin
Updated
10/14/2020Released
9/5/2018Skill Level Beginner
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