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Using Web-based Management
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4. Security – Set the Authentication Type to “Open System” to
allow open access without authentication, or “Shared Key” to
require authentication based on a shared key. Enable Wired
Equivalent Privacy (WEP) to encrypt data transmissions. To
configure other security features use the Advanced Setup
menu as described in Chapter 5.
Authentication Type – Use “Open System” to allow open
access to all wireless clients without performing
authentication, or “Shared Key” to perform authentication
based on a shared key that has been distributed to all
stations. (Default: Open System)
WEP – Wired Equivalent Privacy is used to encrypt
transmissions passing between wireless clients and the
access point. (Default: Disabled)
Shared Key Setup – If you selected “Shared Key”
authentication type or enabled WEP, then you also need to
configure the shared key by selecting 64-bit or 128-bit key