11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS
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802.11 Mode
: Select
802.11b only
. Do not use this option when configured at Ad-
Hoc mode.
Setting ACK_G
Timeout:
You may specify a time out value, however, it is
recommended to use the default setting:
48
Click on the
Save Settings
button once you have modified the settings.
4.3.4.1 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
Select
the
WEP
radio button if your wireless network uses WEP encryption. 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 not as secure as WPA encryption. To gain access to a WEP network, you
must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you create. 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 selected for
use on the network.
WEP Key Length
: Select a
64-bit
or
128-bit
WEP key length from the drop-down list.
WEP Key 1-4:
You may enter four different WEP keys.
Default WEP Key:
You may use up to four different keys for four different networks.
Select the current key that will be used.
Authentication:
Select
Open
, or
Shared Key
. Authentication method from the drop-
down list. An open system allows any client to authenticate as long as it conforms to
any MAC address filter policies that may have been set. All authentication packets
are transmitted without encryption. Shared Key sends an unencrypted challenge text