•
Channel:
Select the appropriate channel number from the drop-down menu. The permissible channels are different in each country due to local government
regulations. Make sure that all nodes in the same wireless LAN network use the same channel.
•
WEP:
(Wired Equivalent Privacy), WEP is an encryption mechanism used to protect your wireless data by providing a secure communications method. WEP uses a
combination of either 64 or 128-bit keys to encrypt data that is transmitted between all points in a wireless network to ensure data security. To code/decode the data
transmission, all points must use the identical key. To make the WEP encryption active or inactive, select “
Mandatory
” or “
Disable
”.
•
WEP Key Setting:
If WEP is set to mandatory, click the button of “
WEP Key Setting
” to go to the next setting screen. Select either “
64Bit
” or “
128Bit
”
encryption algorithm from the drop-down list. There are two ways to generate WEP key:
Passphrase:
Enter an alphanumeric text string in this column then click the “
Generate
” button. Four 64-bit encryption keys or one 128-bit encryption key will be
created automatically.
You can enter the WEP key manually.
You may need to enter the WEP key manually to join the existing wireless network. If you are not sure which way to use, check with your network administrator.
Figure 7. Wireless Encryption
Default TX Key
If using WEP64, then select one of the four encryption keys you are going to use in the wireless network. Ensure that all the points in a same
wireless network have the same encryption key.
Click “
Apply
” after making any changes.
•
VC Setting:
Enter the VPI and VCI values provided by your ISP.
•
WAN Connection Type:
WAN Connection type is the way the router works with DSLAM equipped in your ISP side. This ADSL Wireless router supports seven
connection types listed as below. Different countries, and different operators use different types of connection type. It is important to select the correct type for your
network provider. If you are unsure about which WAN Connection Type, please consult your provider.
-
Gateway using PPPoE
-
Gateway using PPPoA
-
Gateway using LLC Encaps. (Dynamic IP)
-
Gateway using LLC Encaps. (Static IP)
-
Gateway using Classical IP
-
Router using Classical IP
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