User manual

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Parameter Description
Authentication Mode
This setting has to be consistent with the wireless stations which
the adapter intends to connect to.
•
Open System – No authentication is needed among the
wireless stations.
• Shared Key – Only wirelss stations using a shared key (WEP
Key identified) are able to connect to one another. You must
have the SAME WEP KEY for every wireless device on your
network.
•
Auto – Auto switch the authentication algorithm depending on
the wireless stations which the adapter is connecting to.
Key Length You may select the 64-bit or 128-bit to encrypt transmitted data.
Larger key length will provide higher level of security, but the
throughput/network speed will be lower.
Default Key ID Select one of the keys (1~4) as the encryp tion key.
Key1 ~ Key4 The keys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the wireless
network. Fill the text box by following the rules below.
• 64-bit – Input 10 digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9”
range) as the encryption keys. For example: “0123456aef“.
• 128-bit – Input 26 digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-
9” range) as the encryption keys. For example:
“01234567890123456789abcdef“.