11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2
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Security Mode: Select WEP from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses
WEP encryption. WEP is an a cronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and is a security
protocol that provides the same level of security for wireless networks as for a wired
network.
Authentication Type: Select an authentication method. Options available are Open
System, Shared Key or Auto. An open system allows any client to authenticate as
long as it conforms to any MAC address filter policies that may have been set. All
authentication packets are transmitted without encryption. Shared Key sends an
unencrypted challenge text string to any device attempting to communicate with the
Access Point. The device requesting authentication encrypts the challenge text and
sends it back to the Access Point. If the ch allenge text is encrypted correctly, the
Access Point allows the requesting d evice to authenticate. It is recommended to
select Auto if you are not sure which authentication type is used.
Input Type: Select He or ASCII from the drop-down list