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a.
Network Name (SSID):
The name of the AP is searchable by other wireless nodes. The length of SSID
should be shorter than 32 characters.
b.
Channel: Select the wireless channel within current channel plan.
c.
Network Authentication & Data Encryption :
Open System:
It is combined with data encryption type to be WEP or to be disabled. Disabled:
you decide to open this AP to every one without network authentication. WEP:
you decide to setup the basic data encryption with a defined network key.
Shared Key + WEP:
You decide to apply both authentication and data encryption to prevent
unauthorized login.
WPA-PSK + TKIP & WPA2-PSK + TKIP:
The most advanced authentication and data encryption that provide the best
security protection.
d.
ASCII / PASSPHRASE:
ASCII:
You should provide either 5 or 13 ASCII characters on Network key edit box.
PASSPHRASE: You could input words on Network
Key edit box:
64 bits: The generated pass key is 64-bit to be complied with data packets. 128
bits: The generated pass key is 128-bit to be complied with data packets.
Hexadecimal:
While both ASCII and PASSPHRASE are not checked, you should input
hexadecimal number in the network key box. For example, 10 digits hex number
for 64-bit WEP or 26 digits hex number for 128-bit WEP.
e.
Key index (advanced) (1 ~4):
At most four key index to represent the opposite network key.
