Mode
Two WEP modes are available as
below:
Mandatory
and
Optional
.
Mandatory
: WEP Encryption is
required to establish connection
with other stations within the
wireless network.
Optional
: Your station can
communicate with other stations
within the wireless network
regardless if they use WEP or not.
Authentication
Type
The authentication type defines
configuration options for the
sharing of wireless networks to
verify identity and access
privileges of roaming wireless
network cards.
You may choose between
Open
System
,
Shared Key
, and
Auto
.
Open System:
If the Access Point
is using "
Open System
"
authentication, then the wireless
adapter will need to be set to the
same authentication type.
Shared Key
:
Shared Key
is when
both the sender and the recipient
share a secret key.
Auto:
Select
Auto
for the USB
adapter to select the
Authentication type automatically
depending on the Access Point
Authentication type.
Submit
Click
Submit
to save the changes.
Hide
Click
Hide
to exit the application.
Note:
You must use the same value/phrase or
WEP key settings for all wireless
computers in order for the wireless
network to function well.
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