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Initial Configuration
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5. Security
(802.11g) – 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 select “Shared Key” authentication
type or enable WEP, then you also need to configure the shared
key by selecting 64-bit or 128-bit key type, and entering a
Summary of Contents for 2888W-M
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Page 36: ...Introduction 1 14 ...
Page 44: ...Network Configuration 2 8 ...
Page 64: ...Hardware Installation 4 12 ...
Page 76: ...Initial Configuration 5 12 ...
Page 169: ...Status Information 6 93 ...
Page 170: ...System Configuration 6 94 ...
Page 296: ...Command Line Interface 7 126 ...
Page 304: ...Specifications B 6 ...
Page 310: ...Cables and Pinouts C 6 ...
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