Ovation Software Ovation user manual Protect your data, Wired Equivalent Protection WEP

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Wireless Security Settings

Protect your data

Data sent through a wired or wireless network is transmitted as plain text. Anyone able to break into your network can intercept and read the data. Encryption minimizes this security risk because the data is converted into a nonreadable format.

Your Ovation supports Wired Equivalent Protection (WEP) and WiFi Protected Access (WPA

Wired Equivalent Protection (WEP)

This type of encryption is based on the RC4 encryption algorithm. The algorithm is generated based on a key that everyone in the network shares to encode and decode data.

The network card in your computer uses the encryption key to encode data that leaves the computer. When the data arrives at your Ovation, the encryption key is used again to decode the data into its original form.

You can set up your Ovation to provide encryptionotection using opened

You should change the WEP encryption key on a regular basis to maintain the effectiveness of WEP.

Setting up WEP on your Ovation

To set up a WEP encryption code for your network, manually enter a key using the following characters (a number combination between 0 and 9 and letters between a and f). This code is not case sensitive. For example: AA is the same as aa. The encryption code can contain up to 26 characters and may not contain any spaces.

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Contents LAN Contents Advanced Network Settings Wireless Security SettingsTroubleshooting Glossary Specifications Welcome Simple setupInstant protection Additional securityUmts LCD displaySIM card slot Side panelWall mounting Safety guidelines Page Insert the SIM card InstallationConnect the power Choose Startol Panel and then select Network Connections Connect your computerLAN connection Connect to the Internet Select the Connections tab and click SettingsPop Installation Installation Page Opening the Tools Internet SettingsCurrent PIN Code box Changing your PIN codeDisconnect automatically Click System Settings then Umts ConnReconnect automatically Monitor usage Click Disconnect on the Connection Manager window Disconnect from the InternetPress the Umts on/off button on the side of your Ovation Click Advanced Settings, then Date & Time Adjust the timePage Change your password Administration SettingsClick Configuration then PIN Code & Password Confirm New Password boxesClick Configuration then Backup & Restore Back up your settingsRestore your settings Upgrade the Ovation firmware Clear your browser cache. See page 52 for instructions Page Restore Factory Default Settings Page Read messages Send messagesDelete messages Setup optionsReview the basics Wireless Security SettingsDetermine the exposure Network Address TranslationProtect your data Wired Equivalent Protection WEPReconnecting your computer Click System Settings then Wlan AP SecuritySelect WEP as Encryption What are the drawbacks? WiFi Protected Access WPAEnter your passphrase in the PSK field Select WPARename your network Click System Settings thenCheck Enable ACL Restrict accessUncheck Broadcast Ssid Hide your networkControl the traffic What happens in case of a Denial of Service attack?Block content Monitor activity Click Advanced Settings then LogsPage How do I set up a DMZ server? Advanced Network SettingsSelect Enable DMZ, using DMZ serverWlan Mode Reboot Page Why doesn’t the Connection Manager window appear? TroubleshootingIs JavaScript enabled for your browser? Click Extended Select Enable JavaScript for NavigatorDid you clear the browser cache? Is your Wid installed properly?Click Empty Cache Choose Startol PanelHow do I re How can I tell if I am connected?Page 802.11b Glossary802.11g FirmwarePassphrase IP addressMAC address Network adapterPort GlossaryPage Wlan Specifications