LevelOne WAB-1000 manual WPA Encryption

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deployed on client stations and access points. But the use of WEP encryption provides some measure of security.

In WEP, you can set the Authentication Type for Open System, Shared Key, or Open/Shared. Select 64-bit, 128-bit or 152-bit encryption and enter the WEP key or keys as appropriate.

Note that, if WEP is enabled, that same WEP key must also be set on each wireless device that is to become part of the wireless network, and, if "shared key" is accepted, then each wireless device must also be coded for "shared key".

WPA Encryption

WPA is an interim solution to the frailties of WEP devised by the WiFi Alliance pending full adoption of the new 802.11i standard. WPA allows you to utilize a pre-shared key or a

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Contents User Guide Page Table of Contents WPA Encryption Page Introduction Basic FeaturesWireless Basics 802.11g Network ConfigurationAccess point configurations 802.11bPossible AP Topologies Data Encryption and Security BridgingAES-ECB and 3DES for Bridging WPA with TKIP/ AES-CCMPMAC Address Authentication Operator Authentication and ManagementDhcp Server Management Preparation for use Hardware installationInstallation Instructions Ensure the cabling is correctly installedMinimum system and component requirements Page WAN Indicator LightsSealing Antenna Connections LEDIntroduction Preliminary configuration stepsInitial setup using the Local port General System ConfigurationWAN LAN Wireless Setup Page Dtim RTSSsid EncryptionWPA Encryption Page MAC Address Filtering Bridging and Bridging Encryption Rogue AP Detection Advanced Services Settings Snmp Agent List All Users User ManagementAdd New User Monitoring/ReportsBridging Status System StatusWireless Clients Dhcp Client List Adjacent AP ListSystem Log Web Access LogNetwork Activity System Administration Firmware UpgradeFactory Default Remote Logging RebootUtilities General bridge setup Configure the WAB-1000 as a bridgePage Page Point-to-point bridge configuration Set up bridging typeBssid Point-to-point bridging setup guidePage Page Point-to-multipoint bridge configuration Point-to-multipoint bridging setup guide Repeater bridging setup guide Repeater bridge configurationBridging Encryption Manufacturer’s Statement Radio Frequency Interference RequirementsChannel Separation and Wlan Cards AES 3DESDhcp SnmpTkip WPA