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C
HAPTER
4
| Configuring the Router
Wireless
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Type
- you can choose the type for the WEP security on the pull-
down list. The default setting is Automatic, which can select Open
System or Shared-Key authentication type automatically based on
the wireless station's capability and request.
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WEP Key Format
- Hexadecimal and ASCII formats are provided.
Hexadecimal format stands for any combination of hexadecimal
digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length. ASCII format stands for
any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length.
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WEP Key
- Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the
matching WEP key that you create. Make sure these values are
identical on all wireless stations in your network.
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Key Type
- You can select the WEP key length (64-bit, or 128-bit,
or 152-bit.) for encryption. "Disabled" means this WEP key entry is
invalid.
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64-bit
- You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination
of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not promoted) or 5 ASCII characters.
128-bit
- You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination
of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not promoted) or 13 ASCII
characters.
152-bit
- You can enter 32 hexadecimal digits (any combination
of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not promoted) or 16 ASCII
characters.
N
OTE
:
If you do not set the key, the wireless security function is still
disabled even if you have selected Shared Key as the Authentication Type.
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WPA /WPA2
- Authentication that uses a RADIUS Server.
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Version
- you can choose the version of the WPA security on the
pull-down list. The default setting is Automatic, which can select
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) or WPA2 (WPA version 2)
automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.
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Encryption
- You can select either Automatic, TKIP, or AES.
N
OTE
:
If you check the WPA/WPA2 radio button and choose TKIP
encryption, you will find a notice in red, as shown in
Figure 49
.