Initial Configuration

5.Security (802.11g) – Set the Authentication Type to “Open System” to allow open access without authentication, or “Shared Key” to require authentication based on a shared key. Enable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) to encrypt data transmissions. To configure other security features use the Advanced Setup menu as described in Chapter 5.

Authentication Type – Use “Open System” to allow open access to all wireless clients without performing authentication, or “Shared Key” to perform authentication based on a shared key that has been distributed to all stations. (Default: Open System)

WEP – Wired Equivalent Privacy is used to encrypt transmissions passing between wireless clients and the access point. (Default: Disabled)

Shared Key Setup – If you select “Shared Key” authentication type or enable WEP, then you also need to configure the shared key by selecting 64-bit or 128-bit key type, and entering a

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