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Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility
Setup
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge
If you click Edit
Security Settings
, The
Security
screen, as shown in Figure 7-5, will appear. From the drop-
down menu, select one of the four wireless security modes supported by the Bridge: WPA Pre-Shared Key,
WPA RADIUS, RADIUS, and WEP. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard
stronger than WEP encryption. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, while RADIUS stands for Remote
Authentication Dial-In User Service) .The four security modes are briefly discussed here. For detailed
instructions on configuring wireless security for the Bridge, turn to “Appendix B: Wireless Security.”
WEP
Use the
WEP
screen, shown in Figure 7-5, to configure the WEP encryption for the Bridge. Select a
Default
Transmit Key
(choose which Key to use), and a level of
WEP Encryption
,
64 bits (10 hex digits)
or (
128 bits
26 hex digits)
. Then either generate a
WEP Key
using a
Passphrase
or enter the WEP key manually.
•
Default Transmit Key - Select which WEP key (1-4) will be used when the Bridge sends data. Make sure
the other wireless-equipped devices are using the same key.
•
WEP Encryption - In order to use WEP encryption, select
64-Bit (10 hex digits)
or
128-Bit (26 hex
digits)
from the drop-down menu.
•
Passphrase - Instead of manually entering WEP keys, you can enter a Passphrase. This Passphrase is
used to generate one or more WEP keys. It is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16
alphanumeric characters. (The Passphrase function is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. If
you want to communicate with non-Linksys wireless products, you will need to enter your WEP key
manually on the non-Linksys wireless products.) After you enter the Passphrase, click the
Generate
button to create WEP key(s).
•
Keys 1-4 - If you are not using a Passphrase, then you can enter one or more WEP keys manually.
In each key field, manually enter a set of values. (Do not leave a key field blank, and do not enter all
zeroes. These are not valid key values.) If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then each key must
consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters in length. If you are using 128-bit WEP encryption, then
each key must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters in length. Valid hexadecimal characters are
“0”-“9” and “A”-“F”.
Click the
Apply
button to save your changes. If your page doesn’t automatically refresh itself, then click the
Refresh
button of your web browser.
Figure 7-5: WEP
