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The Security Tab

The Security Tab displays 802.11b/g security and encryption options on this AP.

WEP configuration:

Display the Wired Equivalent Privacy security

 

configurations

Enable WEP:

Enables the Wired Equivalent Privacy security function.

WEP key length:

Selects 64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption. Be sure that the

 

key length setting in the AP shall be the same as in wireless

 

clients, or the communication will not work.

WEP key:

For 64-bit WEP encryption, a key of 10 hexadecimal

 

characters in length must be filled in. For 128-bit WEP

 

encryption, a key of 26 hexadecimal characters in length

 

must be filled in. Be sure that the key values in the AP shall

 

be the same as in wireless clients, or the communication will

 

not work.

Default WEP key to use:

Selects one of four key sets to be used for encryption. To connect to a Wi-Fi compliant wireless device, key #1 must be selected.

Deny unencrypted data:

Check this box, then any unencrypted data frames will be

 

denied.

Authentication:

Selects the mechanism of Open, Shared key, or both

 

authentication algorithms.

Firmware upgrading:

To control firmware upgrade

Allow upgrade uploads:

If the box is checked, then users can use utility or any TFTP

 

program to upgrade the firmware.

Note: Click button "Save" to store the settings. The settings will work after AP automatically reboots.

Rev. 1 - YML668

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NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide

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Contents Page Contents Introduction NetComm 11G 54Mbps Wireless Access PointLAN Features Configuration & ManagementNetwork Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkRoaming How to Make Your Wireless Network More Secure Back Panel Your NetComm 11G Wireless APLAN Front PanelLED DiagPackage Contents Connecting the Wireless APHardware Installation Rev YML668 NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide Connecting the AP to your Network Setting Up the Wireless Access PointSetting Up TCP/IP in Windows TCP/IP Setup for Windows 98 and Millennium TCP/IP Setup for Windows Installing the Wireless Navigator Startup and Login Configuring the Access Point Info Tab Access Point InformationAssoc Tab Wireless TabAdvanced Tab Access TabSecurity Tab IP Address Tab Commands Admin TabHelp Tab Firmware Upgrade Procedure What is Roaming? Appendix a TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Can the Access Point act as my Dhcp Server?What is Spread Spectrum? What is BSS ID?What is ESSID? What is ISM band?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? What is WEP?What is a MACAddress? How do I reset the Access Point?Dhcp Appendix B GlossaryFirmware S SDynamic IP Address ESSISP IpconfigInfrastructure Network IP AddressSsid OfdmWEP TCPTCP/IP UDPAppendix C Specifications Trademarks and Notices Registering your NetComm ProductWarranty Registration Form Page Limitations of Warranty Product WarrantySpecifications