Planet WL-U356, Руководство пользователя

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u Key Length: Select the 64, 128, or 256-bit WEP key to encrypt transmitted data. Larger
key length will provide higher level of security, but the throughput will thus be affected.
u Default Key ID: Select one of the four keys (1~4) as the specified encryption key.
u Key Format:
Ø Hexdecimal: Only “ A-F ” , “ a-f ” , and “ 0-9 ” are allowed to be entered.
Ø ASCII: Digits, characters or signs are allowed to be entered. It ’ s more recognizable
for users.
u Key Value : The keys are used to encrypt data transmitted on the wireless network. Fill
the text box by following the rules below:
Ø 64-bit: Enter 10-digit Hex values or 5-digit ASCII values as the encryption keys. For
example: “ 0123456aef “ .
Ø 128-bit: Enter 26-digit Hex values or 13-digit ASCII values as the encryption keys.
For example: “ 01234567890123456789abcdef “
Ø 256-bit: Enter 58-digit Hex values or 29-digit ASCII values as the encryption keys.
u Change/Apply: Click “ Change ” enables you to configure the WEP key. In the meantime,
the button will change into “ Apply ” for you to confirm your new settings.
3.32 WPA Setting
In view of the defects of WEP encryption, WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) provides better security by
adopting TKIP/AES encryption method and key rotation mechanism. There are two types of WPA
mode: WPA-Radius and WPA-PSK. WPA-Radius is designed for enterprise use and requires a
Radius server and a Certificate Authority (CA) for user authentication and data encryption, while
WPA-PSK is designed for home and SMB users who do not have or cannot afford a Radius server
and a Certificate Authority. To implement WPA, the WPA settings must be identical on the AP and
the wireless station side.