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Fig. 9.1 WEP
Select WEP keys (1-4) will be used when the Router sends data. The user can also
select the number of Current Network Key. Make sure the receiving device is using the
same key.
The WEP Key can be generated using your passphrase or you can enter it manually.
If you wish to enter the WEP Key manually, type the key into the appropriate Key field
on the left. The WEP key must consist of the letters "A" through "F" and the numbers "0"
through "9" and should be 10 characters in length for 64-bit encryption or 26 characters
in length for 128-bit encryption. All points in your wireless network must use the same
WEP key to utilize WEP encryption.
C. WPA
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is the newest and best available standard in Wi-Fi
security. Two modes are available: Pre-Shared Key and RADIUS. Pre-Shared Key gives
you a choice of two encryption methods: TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol), which
utilizes a stronger encryption method and incorporates Message Integrity Code (MIC) to
provide protection against hackers, and AES (Advanced Encryption System), which
utilizes a symmetric 128-Bit block data encryption. RADIUS (Remote Authentication
Dial-In User Service) utilizes a RADIUS server for authentication and the use of dynamic
TKIP, AES, or WEP.
WPA is accessed through the Web-Utility's Security Tab. Choose one of the following
Security Modes from the drop-down menu.
WPA Pre-Shared Key
If you do not have a RADIUS server, Select the type of algorithm, TKIP, AES or
TKIP+AES, enter a password in the Pre-Shared key field of 8-32 characters, and enter a