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Item Description
Data
Encryption
WEP is a data privacy mechanism
based on a 64 Bit/128 Bit shared
key algorithm.
Check this box to enable WEP
encryption.
Auth. Mode
The authentication mode defines
configuration options for the
sharing of wireless networks to
verify identity and access
privileges of roaming wireless
network cards.
You may choose between
Open
Authentication
,
Shared
Authentication
, and
Auto
.
Open
Authentication
If the Access Point is using "
Open
Authentication
”, then the wireless
adapter will need to be set to the
same authentication mode.
Shared
Authentication
Shared Authentication
is when
both the sender and the recipient
share a secret key.
Auto
Select
Auto
for the network
adapter to select the Authentication
mode automatically depending on
the Access Point Authentication
mode.
Key Length
64 Bit
or
128 Bit
.
WEP Key
1
2
3
4
This setting is the configuration
key used in accessing the wireless
network via WEP encryption.
Fill in the appropriate value/phrase.
Apply
Click
Apply
to save the changes.
