User's Manual

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N450 Wireless Router WNR2500
WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security is an authentication and data encryption mode that
has been superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. WEP supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps
(the router is capable of speeds of up 300 Mbps) and does not function with WPS. However,
if you set up a wireless distribution system (WDS; see Wireless Distribution System (WDS)
on page 85), WEP is the only security that can be supported.
Note: The WEP option displays only if you select Up to 54 Mbps from the
Mode menu.
 To configure WEP security:
1. In the Security Options sections of the Wireless Settings screen, select the WEP radio
button.
2. In the Authentication Type list, select one of the following types:
• Automatic. If you enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field and click the Generate
button, the four keys are automatically generated.
• Shared Key. If you select this option, you need to select one key and enter the value
manually.
3. In the Encryption Strength list, select the encryption key size:
• 64-bit. Standard WEP encryption, using 40/64-bit encryption.
• 128-bit. Standard WEP encryption, using 104/128-bit encryption. This selection
provides higher encryption security.
4. Depending on the authentication type, generate the key automatically or enter it manually:
• If the authentication type is Automatic:
a. In the Passphrase field, enter a passphrase: