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Security Options
None
Data encryption is not adopted and the network is not secure. Any
stations canaccess the network. This option is not recommended.
WEP
Wired equivalent privacy. You can use WEP 64- or 128-bit encryption.
Authentication Type:
Select the authentication type that the system
adopts.Three authentication types are available: Automatic, Open, and
Shared keys.
Automatic
:
If selected, the router uses an authentication type of
Open or Shared keys according to the request of the
host.
Open:
If selected, hosts in the wireless network can pass the
authentication and connect to the wireless network
without using a password. However, the password is
required if you want to transmit data.
Shared keys: If selected, hosts in the wireless network can pass
authentication only when the correct password is
entered. Otherwise, the hosts cannot connect to the
wireless network.
