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Item Description

Data Encryption WEP is a data privacy mechanism based on a 64

Bit/128 Bit shared key algorithm.

Check this box to enable WEP encryption.

Auth. Mode The authentication mode defines configuration

options for the sharing of wireless networks to verify

identity and access privileges of roaming wireless

network cards.

You may choose between Open Authentication,

Shared Authentication, and Auto.

Open Authentication If the Access Point is using "Open Authentication”,

then the wireless adapter will need to be set to the

same authentication mode.

Shared Authentication Shared Authentication is when both the sender and

the recipient share a secret key.

Auto Select Auto for the network adapter to select the

Authentication mode automatically depending on the

Access Point Authentication mode.

Key Length 64 Bit or 128 Bit.

WEP Key

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 2

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 4

This setting is the configuration key used in accessing

the wireless network via WEP encryption.

Fill in the appropriate value/phrase.

Apply Click Apply to save the changes.

Cancel Click Cancel to exit the application.

Note

You must use the same value/phrase or WEP key settings for all

wireless computers in order for the wireless network to function well