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Parameter Description
Encryption AES – AES has been developed to ensure the highest degree of
security and authenticity for digital information and it is the most
advanced solution defined by IEEE 802.11i for the security in the
wireless network.
Note: All devices in the network should use the same encryption
method to ensure the communication.
Authentication Mode This setting has to be consistent with the wireless networks that
the adapter intends to connect.
Open System – No authentication is needed among the wireless
network.
Shared Key – Only wireless devices using a shared key (WEP
Key identified) are allowed to connect each other.
Auto – Auto switch the authentication algorithm depending on the
wireless networks that the adapter is connecting to.
WPA – This mode is for enterprise with an authentication server
(Radius Server), a Certificate Server, WPA-enabled access
poin/router, and a WPA-enabled wireless station. Once WPA is
enabled, all stations and access points on the network must be
WPA-enabled in order to access the network. WPA mode only
supports encryption ways including TKIP and AES.
WPA-PSK – It is a special mode designed for home and small
business users who do not have access to network authentication
servers. In this mode, known as Pre-Shared Key, the user
manually enters the starting password in their access point or
router, as well as in each station on the wireless network. WPA
takes over automatically from that point, keeping unauthorized
users that don't have the matching password from joining the
network, while encrypting the data traveling between authorized
devices. WPA-PSK mode only supports encryption ways including
TKIP and AES.
Note: WPA and WPA-PSK modes do not enable in Ad Hoc
network.
Change/Apply Click “Change“ will enable you to setup the parameters of
“General Connection Setting“. In the meantime, the button will
change to “Apply“ for you to confirm your settings.