zWEP

WEP is the wireless LAN security technology specified by IEEE802.11. It applies encryption to communications to prevent outsiders from intercepting communications or intruding into your wireless network. There are two types of encryption key length: 64-bit key and 128-bit key. The 128-bit encryption key assures a higher security level. Because many wireless devices support WEP conventionally, WEP has high compatibility. However, a decryption technique exists, so using the same encryption key for an extended period of time is not recommended.

zTKIP

TKIP is a security technology developed to correct for the deficiencies of WEP.

zAES

AES is a security technology which uses an advanced encryption method that is distinct from WEP and TKIP. AES assures a higher security level than WEP or TKIP.

About Wireless LAN Security settings of the Base Station

zAccess Point mode

The security for wireless LAN communication is set to [WEP] at the time of purchase. To increase the security level, switching to [WPA-PSK (TKIP)] or [WPA2-PSK (AES)] is recommended, depending on the security technology supported by your wireless device.

zClient mode

You need to set the option in accordance with the settings of the wireless LAN to which you want to connect.

Access Control

You can select whether to permit or deny access to the [Base Station Setting] page from a device that has a global IP address.

Usually, only devices that are in the same LAN and have a private IP address can access the [Base Station Settings] page. However, some routers allow you to assign a global IP address to a device, and if you do so, the device cannot access the [Base Station Settings] page. If you want to access the [Base Station Settings] page from a device with a global IP address, you need to make access control settings as follows.

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1Select this if you want to permit access from only devices that have a private IP address.

2Select this if you want to permit access from devices that have a global IP address.

3Click this to save changes.

Warning

•When security is provided from the Internet side (WAN side), make sure it also covers this port 80,

such as by means of a firewall function on the router.*1

•If security is not provided by the router, there is a risk that the Base Station may be accessed via port 80 by an intruder on the Internet (WAN) side. To ensure the security of the Base Station, refer to “Changing the Password” (1page 31), and change the password periodically to prevent an intruder

from logging in to the [Base Station Settings] page.*2

•If an intruder accesses and logs in to the [Base

Station Settings] page, the following dangers exist:*3

- The Base Station settings may be changed.

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