Open Auth − Shared Key
The Open Auth − Shared Key choice for Authentication will produce the screen shown above for the user’s configuration. The Open Auth choice is for general use and utilizes basic WEP encryption. The Shared Key choice is used between cooperating devices that share a common encryption key. WEP (Wireless Encryption Protocol or Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption can be enabled for security and privacy. WEP encrypts the data portion of each frame transmitted from the wireless adapter using one of the predefined keys. Decryption of the data contained in each packet can only be done if the both the receiver and transmitter have the correct shared key.
WEP – Click the Enabled radio button to employ WEP encryption on the router.
Auth Method – Select Open Auth, Shared Auth, or Auto.
Encryption Type – Use the
Key field
Key – The user may enter up to four keys to be used for encryption. Only the key selected using the corresponding radio button will be used for encryption.
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