ZyXEL Communications AG-225H manual Wireless Security

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ZyXEL AG-225H User’s Guide

2.Put a check mark next to [Using Static WEP]

3.Click [Config]. You will then see the screen below.

4.[WEP Method] Select the correct encryption level to match your access point. Either 64, 128, or 256-bit. The encryption level set her must match the encryption level used by your access point.

a.[Authentication] You can choose between Auto Switch, Open, and Shared. Please see section 2.5 for more information on the different types of authentication. For most installations choosing “Auto Switch” is the best choice.

b.Enter the WEP key exactly as you did in your access point.

There are three ways of generating a WEP Key:

Make key using PassPhrase: a WEP Key is automatically generated as you type in any PassPhrase of your choice. Use this feature when you have used a PassPhrase to generate your WEP key on your access point.

Manual Input (ASCII): You generate your own WEP Key using ASCII characters (5 characters for 64-bit, 13 characters for 128-bit, 29 characters for 256-bit)

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Contents ZyXEL AG-225H Trademarks Copyright 2005 by ZyXEL Communications CorporationDisclaimer ZyXEL Limited Warranty Online RegistrationFederal Communications Commission FCC Interference Statement Customer Support Spain Table of Contents Viii Table Of Contents Problem Connecting to an Access Point About This Users Guide Syntax ConventionsRelated Documentation User Guide FeedbackGraphics Icons Key Page ZyXEL AG-225H Wi-Fi Finder User Interface About Your ZyXEL AG-225HZyXEL AG-225H Adapter Hardware and Utility Installation Using the ZyXEL Utility to Configure Your NetworkLCM Description Basic OperationGetting Started Network Profile AddZyXEL AG-225H User’s Guide Getting Started Remove Getting Started ZyXEL AG-225H User’s Guide Security Mode ZyXEL AG-225H User’s Guide Site Survey RefreshDetail Info Connect Options ZyAIR Modes VersionChange ZyAIR Modes Wireless Network Application OverviewSsid ChannelAd-Hoc Ibss BSS ExampleInfrastructure Network Example Access Point Mode RoamingWireless LAN Security Roaming ExampleIeee EAP AuthenticationData Encryption with WEP Encryption User Authentication3 WPA/WPA2 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Application Example 5 WPA/WPA2 with Radius Application ExampleFragmentation Threshold RTS/CTS ThresholdAuthentication Type RTS ThresholdZyXEL AG-225H User’s Guide Profile Screen Additional Setup RequirementsIntroduction Profile Label DescriptionHow to configure in Access Point Mode Add Wlan Networking ZyXEL AG-225H User’s Guide Remove MAC Filter MAC FilterWlan Networking Version Chapter Maintenance Version ScreenUninstalling the ZyXEL Utility AboutUpgrading the ZyXEL Utility Page Configuring Security Configuring WEPWireless Security Configuring WPA-PSK Configuring WPA2-PSK Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility Program Problem with the Link StatusTroubleshooting Starting ZyXEL Utility Program Troubleshooting Link QualityProblems Communicating With Other Computers Problem Connecting to an Access PointTroubleshooting Communication Problems Troubleshooting Access Point Connection Problem