Operation Manual

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Security
Security System
Select the desired option, and then enter the settings for the
selected method:
• Disabled - No security is used. Anyone using the correct
SSID can connect to your network.
• WEP - The 802.11b standard. Data is encrypted before
transmission, but the encryption system is not very
strong.
• WPA/WPA2-PSK Personal - Like WEP, data is
encrypted before transmission. WPA is more secure than
WEP, and should be used if possible. WPA Personal is
the version of WPA which does NOT require a Radius
Server on your LAN.
WEP
Authentication
Type
Normally this can be left at the default value of "Automatic." If
that fails, select the appropriate value - "Open System" or
"Shared Key." Check your wireless card's documentation to
see what method to use.
Note: In Infrastructure mode, either setting will normally
work, since most Access Points can use both methods.
WEP Encryption
Select the WEP Encryption level:
• 64-bit (sometimes called 40-bit) encryption
• 128-bit encryption
Passphrase
Enter a word or group of printable characters in the
Passphrase box and click the "Generate Key" button to
automatically configure the WEP Key(s). If encryption
strength is set to 64-bit, then each of the four key fields will
be populated with key values. If encryption strength is set to
128-bit, then only the selected WEP key field will be given a
key value.
WEP Keys
• Use the radio buttons to select the default key.
• Enter the key value you wish to use. Other stations must
have the same key values.
• Keys must be entered in Hex. Hex characters are the
digits (0 ~ 9) and the letters A ~ F.
• Click Clear Keys to set the Keys to be blank.
WPA/WPA2-PSK Personal
Shared Key
Enter the key value. Data is encrypted using a key derived
from the network key. Other Wireless Stations must use the
same network key. The PSK must be from 8 to 63 characters
in length.