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4. Click [Save] when finished.
• The new settings are saved.
5. Click [Cancel].
• The IPsec page is displayed.
6. Check [Use] in the IPsec column, select an encoding strength, and click
[Save].
Setting Description
Status • Check the box to use this encryption method.
Pre-Shared Key • This is the key used in the authent ication of
communications. Enter the same pre-shared key as
your PC.
• Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page
190). But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<] and [>] are not
available.
Note
• If the pre-shared key becomes known to a third party, it
may lead to illegal access, a leak of private information
or interference. To protect your security and privacy,
pay attention to the following points.
– Make it known only to people you trust.
– Set it as long and complex as possible.
– Change it regularly.
Setting Description
IPsec • Check the box to enable IPsec features. If you uncheck
the box, all IPsec features will be invalid.
Encoding strength • The encoding strength for IPsec can be selected. If you
select [Standard], DES or NULL is valid as an
algorithm, and the data will become easier to decrypt.