of the default keys for transmitting its data. When Use Dynamic WEP Key is checked, only 3 default keys are available for selection (Screen Shot #11). Note that once the Dynamic WEP Key is in force, the Transmission Key Selection (Screen Shot#12) made by the user is only used in the
authentication process and is irrelevant in the encryption of transmitted data.
WEP Key Factor: The number here |
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determines how frequently a certain |
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register for the encryption is changed. |
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The smaller the number is the securer |
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the communication. | Screen Shot#12 |
Obtain Link Information
This page provides an overview of the setup of the radio. The “Device” field displays the Device Name assigned to the radio and the firmware installed. The “Current Status” field displays the few configuration parameters most pertinent to setting up a WiFi link. In addition, if the radio’s role is Station, the “Link Quality” and “Signal Strength” are automatically retrieved from the radio and displayed every 2 seconds. “Link Quality” measures the percentage of accurately
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