Alinking ALC-9171, User Manual

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WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Mode:
Unlike in WEP mode that the key field can be left blank, you must input password in the key field if
you choose WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication mode. The SSID input here must be the same
as that of the wireless AP which this camera connects to. Passwords can be 8-64 characters, and
which may also include special characters and space, and it will generate 4 Groups of WEP key
automatically. WPA-PSK key should be a string of characters (uppercase or lowercase letters,
numeric or punctuation)
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at least 20 characters above or at least 24 Hex digits. You must enter the
same passwords or a 16 bit key as that of the wireless AP which this camera connects to. The more
random the WPA-PSK password, the more secure when use.
TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) and AES: You can choose to use either TKIP or AES as the
key encryption algorithm.
NOTE
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Refer to the user setting instructions of your wireless IP access point for more information.
Ex.: Wireless mode setting (applicable to most situations)
1. Mode: Select Infrastructure to connect the camera to a wireless base station.
2. Authentication Type: Select Shared Key.
3. SSID: Enter the server name of the base station.
4. WEP Encryption: Select the encrypted key that is the same as the base station.
5. KEY: Select a group that is the same as the wireless base station. You must select KEY1 for
base stations that only have a set of keys.
6. DHCP ON/OFF: DHCP ON is recommended.
7. Save the settings.
8. Restart the equipment.
WPA-PSK Mode