EnGenius Technologies ESR-9710 user manual Wireless Security Mode, WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy

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ESR-9710 Wireless N Gigabit Router

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Transmission Rate: Select a transmission rate from the drop-down list. It is recommended to use the Best (automatic) option.

Channel Width: Select a channel width from the drop-down list.

Visibility Status: Select Visible or Invisible. This is the SSID broadcast feature.

When this option is set to Visible, your wireless network name is broadcast to anyone within the range of your signal. If you're not using encryption then they could connect to your network. When Invisible mode is enabled, you must enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) on the client manually to connect to the network.

Show Active Clients: Click on this button to view a list of clients that are associated with this device.

Click on the Save Changes button to store these settings.

6.2.3.1 Wireless Security Mode

To protect your privacy this mode supports several types of wireless security: WEP WPA, WPA2, and WPA-Mixed. WEP is the original wireless encryption standard. WPA provides a higher level of security. The following section describes the security configuration in detail.

6.2.3.1.1WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)

Select the WEP radio button if your wireless network uses WEP encryption. WEP is an acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and is a security protocol that provides the same level of security for wireless networks as for a wired network.

WEP is not as secure as WPA encryption. To gain access to a WEP network, you must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you create. When using WEP, you must determine the level of encryption. The type of encryption determines the key length. 128-bit encryption requires a longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange - alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use over the network. Four keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily. A default key is selected for use on the network.

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Contents Wireless N Gigabit Router User’s Manual Table of Contents Appendix a Glossary Appendix B Specifications Appendix C FCC Interference Statement Appendix D IndexRevision History Features & Benefits IntroductionPackage Contents Safety GuidelinesWireless Soho Router Description Wlan LEDWAN LED System Requirements ApplicationsNetwork Configuration Ad-hoc peer-to-peer ModeHardware Installation IP Address ConfigurationUnderstanding the Hardware PC IP address Internet Connection Wizard LoggingESR-9710 Wireless N Gigabit Router ESR-9710 Wireless N Gigabit Router Dhcp Connection Dynamic IP Address PPPoE Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet Pptp Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol 4 L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol Static IP Address Configuration ESR-9710 Wireless N Gigabit Router BigPond Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard Add a Wireless DeviceUsing the PIN Using the Push Button Wireless Network Setup Wizard Wireless Network SetupAutomatic Network Setup Manual Network SetupESR-9710 Wireless N Gigabit Router Wireless Security Level Best WPA2 Wireless Security Level Better WPA Wireless Security Level Good WEP 64/128-bit Wireless Security Level None Security Disabled Advanced Web Configuration WizardWireless Network SettingsBridge Mode BasicRouter Mode Wireless Settings Wireless Security Mode WEP Wired Equivalent PrivacyWPA Personal Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA Enterprise Wi-Fi Protected Access ESR-9710 Wireless N Gigabit Router WAN Settings Dhcp Connection Dynamic IP Address PPPoE Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet ESR-9710 Wireless N Gigabit Router Pptp Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol 4.5 L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol Address ESR-9710 Wireless N Gigabit Router Advanced Wireless AdvancedVirtual Server Special Applications Port Forwarding StreamEngineESR-9710 Wireless N Gigabit Router ESR-9710 Wireless N Gigabit Router Access Control RoutingESR-9710 Wireless N Gigabit Router ESR-9710 Wireless N Gigabit Router Web Filter MAC Address FilterFirewall ESR-9710 Wireless N Gigabit Router ESR-9710 Wireless N Gigabit Router Inbound Filter Wish Wi-Fi Protected Setup Advanced Network UPNP, WAN Ping… ƒ Click on the Save Settings button to store these settings Time Zone Setting ToolsSave Configuration to a File SystemRestore the Configuration from a File Restore Settings to Default System RebootFirmware Upgrade System LogsDynamic DNS System CheckSchedules Wireless Status StatusLogs Status Statistics Wish Session Status Internet Session Status Appendix a Glossary AdslAscii Bootp CATDhcp DMZ DNSDSL EAPFTP GUIHttp HttpsIgmp IISIKE IPXL2TP LANLED LPR/LPDNAT NICNTP OfdmPOP3 PPPPptp RadiusSIP SmtpSnmp SohoTCP/IP TftpUDP URLWCN WDSWEP WispAppendix B Specifications Hardware SummaryRouter and Gateway Management Environment & Physical Appendix C FCC Interference Statement Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementAppendix D Index CD-ROMSystem Reboot, 3, 69 System Requirements, 2