Parameters
Default Description
Key Length
You can select the 64-bit or 128-bit key to
encrypt transmitted data. Larger WEP key length
will provide higher level of security, but the
throughput will be lower. You also can select
Disable
to transmit data without encryption.
Key Format
You may select to select ASCII Characters
(alphanumeric format) or Hexadecimal Digits (in
the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) to be the WEP
Key. For example:
ASCII Characters: guest
Hexadecimal Digits: 12345abcde
Key 1 - Key 4
The WEP keys are used to encrypt data
transmitted in the wireless network. Fill the text
box by following the rules below.
64-bit WEP: input 10-digit Hex values (in the “A-
F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) or 5-digit ASCII
character as the encryption keys.
128-bit WEP: input 26-digit Hex values (in the
“A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) or 13-digit ASCII
characters as the encryption keys.
Default Key
Select one of the four keys to encrypt your data.
Only the key you select it in the “Default key” will
take effect.
Click <
Apply>
at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now
configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place)
2.4.3.4 WPA Pre-shared key
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is an advanced security standard. You can use a pre-
shared key to authenticate wireless stations and encrypt data during communication. It
uses TKIP to change the encryption key frequently. This can improve security very much.
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