The Wireless Security Screen
The Wireless Security Screen
The Wireless Security screen displays after clicking the Wireless Security button on the AP/Router Setup screen. The default security setting is Disabled. No configuration is required. Data is not encrypted before transmission. Depending on the security system selected, the following screens display:
•Security System: WEP
•Security System:
Security System: WEP
When WEP is selected on the Wireless Security screen, the following screen displays.
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| Figure 14. The Wireless Security Screen (AP Mode - WEP) |
The following table describes the fields on the WEP Wireless Security screen. | |||
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| Security System | Select the desired option: | |
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| • | Disabled |
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| • | WEP |
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| The screen will change according to the current selection. The following settings are visible only | |
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| if WEP is selected. | |
| Authentication | Normally, this should be left at the default value of Auto. If changed to Open System or Shared | |
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| Key, ensure that the Wireless stations use the same setting. | |
| Key Size | Select the desired option. Wireless stations must use the same setting. | |
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| 64 Bit (10 Hex chars) - data is encrypted, using the default key, before being transmitted. Enter at | |
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| least the default key. For | |
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| 128 Bit (26 Hex chars) - data is encrypted, using the default key, before being transmitted. Enter | |
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| at least the default key. For | |
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| Note: Hex chars are 0~9 and A~F. | |
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| Key 1, Key 2, | Select the key to use as the default. The Default key is used to encrypt transmitted data; the other | |
| Key 3, Key 4 | keys are for decryption only. | |
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| It is necessary to enter a Key Value for the Default key. Other stations must have the same key. | |
| Passphrase | Use this option to generate a key from a phrase, instead of entering the key value directly. Enter | |
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| the desired phrase, and click the Generate Keys button. | |
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