Albatron RG-11bu, User Manual

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Item Description
Encryption
WEP is a data security mechanism based on a
64-bit/128-bit shared key algorithm. In the
drop-down box next to the label “Encryption”,
you can choose from three WEP encryption
options:
Disabled , 64 Bit , or 128 Bit .
Key #1/Key #2/
Key #3/Key #4
These fields are the configuration keys used in
accessing the wireless network via WEP
encryption. These keys must follow a certain
format:
A key of 10 hexadecimal characters (0-9, A-F) is
required if a
64-bit Key Length was selected. A
key of 26 hexadecimal characters (0-9, A-F) is
needed if
128-bit Key Length was selected. No
spaces are allowed between characters.
Default Key to
use
Of the four WEP encryption keys, only one key
can be used at a time. This field determines
which key is currently in use.
WEP Mode
Mandatory : WEP Encryption is required to
establish connection with other workstations
within the wireless network.
Optional : Your station can communicate with
other workstations within the wireless network
regardless of whether they use WEP or not.
Authentication
Type
The authentication type defines the configuration
options 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