The Security Tab

The Security Tab displays 802.11b/g security and encryption options on this AP.

WEP configuration:

Display the Wired Equivalent Privacy security

 

configurations

Enable WEP:

Enables the Wired Equivalent Privacy security function.

WEP key length:

Selects 64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption. Be sure that the

 

key length setting in the AP shall be the same as in wireless

 

clients, or the communication will not work.

WEP key:

For 64-bit WEP encryption, a key of 10 hexadecimal

 

characters in length must be filled in. For 128-bit WEP

 

encryption, a key of 26 hexadecimal characters in length

 

must be filled in. Be sure that the key values in the AP shall

 

be the same as in wireless clients, or the communication will

 

not work.

Default WEP key to use:

Selects one of four key sets to be used for encryption. To connect to a Wi-Fi compliant wireless device, key #1 must be selected.

Deny unencrypted data:

Check this box, then any unencrypted data frames will be

 

denied.

Authentication:

Selects the mechanism of Open, Shared key, or both

 

authentication algorithms.

Firmware upgrading:

To control firmware upgrade

Allow upgrade uploads:

If the box is checked, then users can use utility or any TFTP

 

program to upgrade the firmware.

Note: Click button "Save" to store the settings. The settings will work after AP automatically reboots.

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