User's Manual

Administrative Guide Configuration

WEP, short for Wired Equivalent Privacy, is a protocol for wireless LANs or local area

networks. This WEP is defined in the 802.11 Standard. WEP is designed so security

levels are maintained at the same level as the wired LAN. WEP’s aim is to provide

security by encrypting data over radio waves. WEP protects data as it’s transmitted

from one end point to another. WEP is used at two lowest layers, the data link and

physical layer. WEP is designed to make up for the inherent security in wireless

transmission as compared to wired transmission.

Shared Key Authentication: Set whether shared key authentication is required to

associate. A valid network key must be set and selected if required. (Figure 6-22-2)

Figure 6-22-2. Wireless – Security – Encryption Keys

6.5.3 MAC Filter

Figure 6-23-1. Wireless – MAC Filter