My DSL router is connected to my new 3 gig airport time machine. I set both at the WPA2 security level. When I check the wi-fi networks in my airport time machines the router show only WPA.
I have eareased it and then added it as WPA2 to match. When I check it agin it's back to only WPA?
What to do or is this important if all other aiport express are WPA2.
It is possible the DSL modem cannot operate at WPA2 level only but is WPA plus WPA2.
The TC should certainly be set to WPA2 Personal security.
Try again with the modem.. select WPA2 only if it has that option, TKIP and AES. Each box has its own setup variations... use a password that is 8-12 characters pure alphanumeric mix of upper and lower case and numbers.
If it still falls back to WPA, I would not be over concerned. WPA is still good security. It can be broken but will take considerable time and effort. Not your average hacker type of approach.. use a non-standard wireless name and perhaps a longer key for it and then it shouid be fine.
OR
Turn off wireless in the modem.. with the TC you can set it in bridge mode and just use the TC wireless.
OR
Bridge the ADSL modem and use just the TC with PPPoE client for WAN.. then the wireless on the modem can stay on but is no longer relevant.. a person cannot then get access to either internet or LAN via the pppoe link.
It is possible the DSL modem cannot operate at WPA2 level only but is WPA plus WPA2.
The TC should certainly be set to WPA2 Personal security.
Try again with the modem.. select WPA2 only if it has that option, TKIP and AES. Each box has its own setup variations... use a password that is 8-12 characters pure alphanumeric mix of upper and lower case and numbers.
If it still falls back to WPA, I would not be over concerned. WPA is still good security. It can be broken but will take considerable time and effort. Not your average hacker type of approach.. use a non-standard wireless name and perhaps a longer key for it and then it shouid be fine.
OR
Turn off wireless in the modem.. with the TC you can set it in bridge mode and just use the TC wireless.
OR
Bridge the ADSL modem and use just the TC with PPPoE client for WAN.. then the wireless on the modem can stay on but is no longer relevant.. a person cannot then get access to either internet or LAN via the pppoe link.
How important is it to have the security on the DSL rounter match my airport time machine?
