Eusso GL2411-MU, Manual

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You may also click “ Add ” to add your adapter to the existing network.
SSID: The SSID is the name shared among all points in a wireless network system. The network name is
also known as a Service Set Identifier. The SSID must be identical with the Access Point in a
“Infrastructure” mode. If choosing “Ad Hoc”, all clients should share all the same SSID name, make sure
you check the box for “ This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are
not used ”. After changing, please click “ Ok” to continue.
You may check the box for “Data encryption (WEP enabled)” to encrypt the data.
Data Encryption (WEP enabled) : Specifies whether Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is enabled for this
preferred wireless network. If this check box is selected, a network key is used to encrypt your data while
it is transmitted over the network. WEP is a set of security services used to protect 802.11 wireless
networks from unauthorized access.
Network Authentication (Shared mode) : Specifies whether a network key is used to authenticate to this
preferred wireless network. Under 802.11 standard for wireless networks, when a network key is used for
authentication, the network is operating in Shared Key authentication mode. If a network key is not used
for authentication, the network is operating in Open System mode.
By default the box for “ The key is provided for me automatically ” is being checked. If you would like
to enter the key yourself, uncheck the box and enter the Network Key for the existing network. The Key
format can be either “ASCII characters” or “Hexadecimal digits”. And for the key length , you can either
select “40 bits ” for 5 characters or “104 bits ” for 13 characters.