BUFFALO WHR-HP-G54 : Does it do WPA2-PSK ??

Hi, does anyone know if the buffalo whr-hp-g54 has WPA2-PSK builtin, or do
one of the fan-firmwares like dd-wrt add that functionality? Thanks!

rms

> Hi, does anyone know if the buffalo whr-hp-g54 has
> WPA2-PSK builtin, or do one of the fan-firmwares like
> dd-wrt add that functionality? Thanks!

Here are the choices shown in my router, which still has
the native firmware. I assume WPA2 is AES, but others will
know for sure.


No Encryption

Wireless signal is not encrypted. Because communication
contents may be intercepted, this choice is not
recommended.

WEP

Encrypt wireless signal with WEP format. WEP is a basic
encryption standard for wireless LANs. A WEP encryption key
must be entered

TKIP

TKIP is a more secure encryption than WEP. It is also
slower. Wireless clients will need to support TKIP. A
WPA-PSK (Pre-shared key) must be inputted.

AES

AES is even more secure than TKIP and faster than WEP.
Highly recommended if your client devices support it. A
WPA-PSK (Pre-shared key) must be inputted.

"Peabody" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:axlEi.134203$(E-Mail Removed)...
>
> > Hi, does anyone know if the buffalo whr-hp-g54 has
> > WPA2-PSK builtin, or do one of the fan-firmwares like
> > dd-wrt add that functionality? Thanks!

DD-WRT does support it.

>
> Here are the choices shown in my router, which still has
> the native firmware. I assume WPA2 is AES, but others will
> know for sure.
>
>
> No Encryption
>
> Wireless signal is not encrypted. Because communication
> contents may be intercepted, this choice is not
> recommended.
>
> WEP
>
> Encrypt wireless signal with WEP format. WEP is a basic
> encryption standard for wireless LANs. A WEP encryption key
> must be entered
>
> TKIP
>
> TKIP is a more secure encryption than WEP. It is also
> slower. Wireless clients will need to support TKIP. A
> WPA-PSK (Pre-shared key) must be inputted.
>
> AES
>
> AES is even more secure than TKIP and faster than WEP.
> Highly recommended if your client devices support it. A
> WPA-PSK (Pre-shared key) must be inputted.
>
>
As far as I know AES is not WPA2. I might be wrong.
I believe it's just WPA-PSK AES or TKIP.

However DD-WRT does support WPA and WPA2 both or either AES or TKIP.

Adair

"rms" <(E-Mail Removed)> hath wroth:

>Hi, does anyone know if the buffalo whr-hp-g54 has WPA2-PSK builtin, or do
>one of the fan-firmwares like dd-wrt add that functionality? Thanks!

According to the data sheet at:
<http://www.buffalotech.com/files/products/whr-hp-g54_DS.pdf>
it supports Supports WPS, WPA2, WPA (TKIP, AES) and 128/64-bit
WEP Security. (I have no idea what WPS means).

DD-WRT firmware is nice because it also support WPA encryption in WDS
mode as well as an automagic mode, that automagically selects TKIP or
AES encryption depending on what the client can handle. AES is
preferred and is tried first. If that fails, it tries TKIP.

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Jeff Liebermann wrote:
> "rms" <(E-Mail Removed)> hath wroth:
>
>> Hi, does anyone know if the buffalo whr-hp-g54 has WPA2-PSK builtin, or do
>> one of the fan-firmwares like dd-wrt add that functionality? Thanks!
>
> According to the data sheet at:
> <http://www.buffalotech.com/files/products/whr-hp-g54_DS.pdf>
> it supports Supports WPS, WPA2, WPA (TKIP, AES) and 128/64-bit
> WEP Security. (I have no idea what WPS means).


It means "Wi-Fi Protected Setup". I recently set up a couple Buffalo APs
with factory firmware and noticed it. It is supposed to be a simplified
method to setup clients. Each WPS capable client apparently has a unique
PIN number that you can pump into the AP.

>
> DD-WRT firmware is nice because it also support WPA encryption in WDS
> mode as well as an automagic mode, that automagically selects TKIP or
> AES encryption depending on what the client can handle. AES is
> preferred and is tried first. If that fails, it tries TKIP.
>

George <(E-Mail Removed)> hath wroth:

>Jeff Liebermann wrote:
>> "rms" <(E-Mail Removed)> hath wroth:
>>
>>> Hi, does anyone know if the buffalo whr-hp-g54 has WPA2-PSK builtin, or do
>>> one of the fan-firmwares like dd-wrt add that functionality? Thanks!
>>
>> According to the data sheet at:
>> <http://www.buffalotech.com/files/products/whr-hp-g54_DS.pdf>
>> it supports Supports WPS, WPA2, WPA (TKIP, AES) and 128/64-bit
>> WEP Security. (I have no idea what WPS means).

>It means "Wi-Fi Protected Setup". I recently set up a couple Buffalo APs
>with factory firmware and noticed it. It is supposed to be a simplified
>method to setup clients. Each WPS capable client apparently has a unique
>PIN number that you can pump into the AP.

Thanks. Instead of AOSS or SES, the Wi-Fi Alliance now has WPS:
<http://www.wi-fi.org/news/pressrelease-081606-WiFiProtectedSetup/en/>
<http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/news/article.php/3652651>
<http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/n101691.asp>
The PIN number is buried in the hardware and probably cannot be
changed. Well, I guess it's progress. First we had passwords, then
PAP/CHAP, encryption keys, magic cookies, security certificates,
X.509, S-Key, 802.1x authentication, fingerprint ID, and now (insert
drum roll), a 4 or 8 digit PIN code. Sigh.




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On Sep 7, 7:29 pm, "rms" <rsqui...@REMOVEflashMOO.net> wrote:
> Hi, does anyone know if the buffalo whr-hp-g54 has WPA2-PSK builtin, or do
> one of the fan-firmwares like dd-wrt add that functionality? Thanks!
>
> rms


i use DD-WRT but not w/ buffalo products. I know that any supported
router is better off w/ dd-wrt and the buffalo is a very good router.
It's my understanding all WPA modes are supported.

Be carefull of WPA w/ WDS my understanding is wireless b clients are
not supported in that mode.