WRT54G Security setup

I hope no one minds a question from an amateur.
In the setup for my WRT54G, on the "Wireless" tab, under "Wireless Security," I'm not sure what to choose from the dropdown box for "Security Mode." It defaults to "Disable" and the choices are WPA-Preshared Key, WPA RADIUS, RADIUS and WEP.
Should I choose one of these options? Am I running a security risk by leaving this set to the default?
It appears that an explanation for this option was left out of the manual on the CD. The topics go from "Wireless Settings" on one page directly to "Wireless MAC Filter" on the next. Dang.
Thanks in advance.

In answer to some of your original questions:
You are taking a risk if you don't secure your wireless system. If your wireless is not secured, anyone in the area can log into your router and use your DSL line. At a minimum, this wastes your bandwidth. At a maximum, someone could send spam, visit child porn sites, distribute viruses, and give away copyrighted music --- all from a DSL account with your name on it! So my advice is ... secure your system.
RADIUS is a system designed for businesses, and requires special software, so home users do not normally use this.
The general rule is that you should use the highest level of security that is supported by all the devices on your wireless network.
For more information and suggestions about setting up wireless security, please see my previous post at:
http://forums.linksys.com/linksys/board/message?board.id=Wireless_Routers&message.id=9141&query.id=1...
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