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Security
To prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing data transmitted over the
network, the SMC2642W 11Mbps Wireless Compact Flash Card offers highly
secure data encryption, known as WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). If you desire
to use WEP encryption to secure your data, please select the
Enable
check box
and set the following values.
There are two types of WEP Key Length described as follows:
64-Bit
– Requires wireless stations to use data encryption with 64-Bit algorithm
when communicating with the Access Point.
128-Bit
– Requires wireless stations to use data encryption with 128-Bit algorithm
when communicating with the Access Point
WEP Key Type
offers two key value options: Character (
Char
.) and
Hexadecimal numbers (
Hex
.). Moreover, you may choose the
Authentication
Type
, either
Open System
or
Shared Key
for authentication among wireless
devices. You may identify up to 4 different encryption keys and select one of
them to encrypt your transmission data. The key value of your choice may either
be: