Following are the types of Wi-Fi security, out of which you may choose the option as per your requirement:
- None
- WEP
- WPA-PSK (TKIP)
- WPA2-PSK (AES)
- WPA-PSK (TKIP ) + WPA2-PSK (AES)
Clearly 1 is not an option, for obvious reasons.
WEP provides minimal security. It simply set-up a single check-post guarded by a passkey; providing which access is allowed to your Wi-Fi. You don’t have any security other than passkey.
Unlike WEP, WPA-PSK (TKIP) provides a higher level of security. But, the major drawback of this security type is restricts the Wi-Fi speed up to 54 Mbps.
WPA2-PSK (AES) takes one step ahead and better security than WPA-PSK. It supports more speed on Wi-Fi, which is around 150 Mbps.
WPA-PSK+ WPA2-PSK is a combination of both the security types. Being the most heavily guarded security type the WPA-PSK+ WPA2-PSK also restricts the Wi-Fi speed. It provides a speed of 54 mbps.
On comparing all the four security types, the best option stands out to be WPA2-PSK (AES). This type of Wi-Fi security provides a balanced security level along with an optimum speed. In case of other security types you need to compromise either with security level or internet speed.
To select the Wi-Fi security, follow these simple Steps:-
- Logon to your wireless router using credentials. For this demonstration NETGEAR N150 Wireless Router is used.
- From the left pane, go to Wireless Setting under the Setup section.
- On the opened interface, click to select WPA2-PSK (AES) radio button.
- In the Passphrase key field, type a complex Passphrase below.
- Once done, click Apply to save the changes.
- Your Wi-Fi is now secured with the best possible authentication/encryption method.
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