Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge
Version 1.0
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Encryption
: Select
Disable
from the drop-down list.
Enable 802.1x Authentication
: Place a check in this box if you would like to use
RADIUS authentication. This option works with a RADIUS Server to authenticate
wireless clients. Wireless clients should have established the necessary credentials
before attempting to authenticate to the Server through this Gateway. Furthermore, it
may be necessary to configure the RADIUS Server to allow this Gateway to
authenticate users. You will then be required to specify the RADIUS Server’s IP
address, port, and password.
Click on the
Apply
button to save the changes.
3.2.4.2.4.2
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
Click on the
Security
link under the
Wireless
drop-down menu.
WEP is an acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and is a security protocol that
provides the same level of security for wireless networks as for a wired network.
WEP is less secure as compares to WPA encryption. To gain access to a WEP
network, you must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you use for
password. When using WEP, you must determine the level of encryption.
The type of encryption determines the key length. 128-bit encryption requires a
longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX
(hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for
Information Interchange - alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided
so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to
HEX for use over the network. Four keys can be defined so that you can change
keys easily. A default key is automatically generated when WEP is enabled.
