User's Manual

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 Select Open System to communicate the key across the
network.
 Select Shared Key to limit communication to only those devices
that share the same WEP settings.
 Select Open System/Shared Key to communicate the key and
require identical WEP settings to communicate.
 Select 802.1X for increased security features with a RADIUS server.
 Select WPA to utilize the increased security with a RADIUS server.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Advanced > Encryption
802.11g
When you select WPA-PSK you will enter a Passphrase.
Select HEX or ASCII.
Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the active key.
Wireless Band-
Authentication-
PassPhrase-
Cipher-
Key Type-
Valid Key-
Apply-
Input up to four keys for encryption.You will select one of these
keys in the valid key field.
Key Table-
Click Apply to save changes.
When you select WPA or 802.1X you will select an EAP type here
Encryption-
Key Size-
Select Enabled to use WEP Encryption security.
WPA & 802.1x - represent
the first line of defense
against network intrusion. In
the authentication process
the RADIUS server verifies the
identity of the client attempt-
ing to connect to the network.
Unfamiliar clients will be de-
nied access. EAP(Extensible
Authentication Protocol) is
available through the Win-
dows XP Operating System.
You will need to use the
same type of EAP protocol on
all the devices in your net-
work when using the 802.1x
feature.
Select 64-, 128-, 152-bits.