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Wireless Security –
WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure as WPA. To use
WEP as a client, you will need to enter a transmit key and a level of WEP
encryption exactly the same as the Access Point.
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Auth Type: Select an authentication method. Options are Open System
or Shared Key . An open system allows any client to authenticate as long
as it conforms to any MAC address filter policies that may have been set.
All authentication packets are transmitted without encryption. Shared Key
sends an unencrypted challenge text string to any device attempting to
communicate with the Access Point. The device requesting authentication
encrypts the challenge text and sends it back to the Access Point. If the
challenge text is encrypted correctly, the Access Point allows the
requesting device to authenticate.
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Input Type : Select Hex or ASCII from the drop-down list.
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Key Length : Select a key format from the drop-down list. 40/64bit-hex
keys require 10 characters or ASCII keys require 5 characters, where as
104/128-bit-hex keys require 26 characters or ASCII keys require 13
characters, as 128/152-bit-hex keys require 32 characters or ASCII keys
require 16 characters. A hex key is defined as a number between 0
through 9 and letter between A through F.
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Default Key : You may use up to four different keys for four different
networks. Select the current key that will be used.
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Key table – You can enter 4 different WEP encryption keys into the table
and by choosing the radio button to decide which one is valid now. The AP
supports 64, 128 and 152bit key length. The longer key we choose usually
means the encryption is stronger.
Be sure to click Apply to save all settings.