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(1)Continuous Access Mode:
The adapter will be always operating with full power, consuming
the most power.
(2)Maximum Save Mode:
The adapter will enter power saving mode when it is idle and only
revives when there is data transmission, consuming the minimum power.
(3)Fast Power Save:
The adapter will transfer and receive data once in each 5 seconds,
consuming the moderate level of power.
3.3 Encryption
In this option, you can enable and select one of the security methods to protect your wireless
connection. Wl-8314 has provided WEP (Open Authentication, Shared Authentication), WPA
and WPA-PSK functions for your network security. Please choose one of them and refer to the
below for the detail settings.
1. Data Encryption:
You can
check this for enabling data encryption.
2. Authentication Mode:
If Data Encryption is implemented, it will be required to choose the
authentication mode. There are 4 options available:
(1)Open Authentication:
In this mode, wireless stations directly associate with the Access
Point without any authentication (null authentication). You can decide whether to employ WEP
data encryption.
(2)Shared Authentication:
In this mode, wireless stations communicate with the Access Point
with the identical WEP key settings for authentication and data encryption. It combines with
WEP data encryption.
(3)WPA-PSK:
In this mode, you can use a pre-shared key to AP authenticate and encrypt data
during communication. It uses TKIP to change the encryption key frequently. This can improve
security very much.
(4)WPA:
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is an advanced security standard. You will need to
obtain a Certificate Authority from the RADIUS server for authentication before connect to the
wireless network which work with this WPA encryption.
