Nortel 2220, Product Manual

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Chapter 3 System Configuration 31
Using the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221
Figure 8 TCP/IP Settings screen
Security
WEP – Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is implemented in this device to prevent
unauthorized access to your wireless network
(Figure 9) .
Authentication Type: Click on the “Shared Key” radio button to start filtering the
frames with the addresses defined in the “Shared Key Setup” field. Enabling the
shared key gives the option to encrypt the data. (Default: Open System)
Shared Key Setup: For more secure data transmission, check the “Enable” radio
button in the “Data Encryption” field. Then select one shared key size and the key
number. (WEP Default: Disable)
Note:
If you select Shared Key, you must enable Data Encryption.