In the access point settings, select WLAN security mode
and the desired mode.
WEP security settings
Select WEP as the WLAN security mode.
The wired equivalent privacy (WEP) encryption method
encrypts data before it is transmitted. Access to the
network is denied to users who do not have the required
WEP keys. When the WEP security mode is i n us e, an d you r
device receives a data packet not encrypted with the WEP
keys, the data is discarded.
In an ad-hoc network, all devices must use the same WEP
key.
Select WLAN security settings and from the following:
•WEP key in use — Select the desired WEP key.
•Authentication type — Select Open or Shared.
•WEP key settings — Edit the settings for the WEP key.
WEP key settings
In an ad-hoc network, all devices must use the same WEP
key.
Select WLAN security settings > WEP key settings and
from the following:
•WEP encryption — Select the desired WEP encryption
key length.
•WEP key format — Select whether you want to enter
the WEP key data in ASCII or Hexadecimal format.
•WEP key — Enter the WEP key data.
802.1x security settings
Select 802.1x as the WLAN security mode.
802.1x authenticates and authorises devices to access a
wireless network, and prevents access if the authorisation
process fails.
Select WLAN security settings and from the following:
•WPA/WPA2 — Select EAP (Extensible Authentication
Protocol) or Pre-shared key (a secret key used for
device identification).
•EAP plug-in settings — If you selected WPA/WPA2 >
EAP, select which EAP plug-ins defined in your device to
use with the access point.
•Pre-shared key — If you selected WPA/WPA2 > Pre-
shared key, enter the shared private key that identifies
your device to the WLAN to which you connect.
WPA security settings
Select WPA/WPA2 as the WLAN security mode.
Select WLAN security settings and from the following:
•WPA/WPA2 — Select EAP (Extensible Authentication
Protocol) or Pre-shared key (a secret key used for
device identification).
•EAP plug-in settings — If you select WPA/WPA2 >
EAP, select which EAP plug-ins defined in your device to
use with the access point.
•Pre-shared key — If you select WPA/WPA2 > Pre-
shared key, enter the shared private key that identifies
your device to the WLAN to which you connect.
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