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M SERIES ANALOG CORDED USER GUIDE
WEPAUTO: If selected, the gateway will automatically select the open system or shared key mode
according to the request of base unit .
OPENWEP: If selected, the gateway will use the open system mode . At that time, the base unit within
the wireless network can link the wireless network through authentication without providing the
authentication password . But if required to transmit the data, the correct password must be provided .
SHAREDWEP: If selected, the gateway will use the shared key mode . At that time, the base unit within
the wireless network must provide the correct password for authentication, otherwise it cannot link the
wireless network and furthermore it cannot transmit the data .
The WEP key format includes the hexadecimal (Hex) and ASCII code . If the hexadecimal is used, the key
characters shall only be any of 0–9, A, B, C, D, E and F . If ASCII code is used, the key characters could
be any character on the keypad .
The Default Key, WEP Key, Key Type: They are used to select the key, set the specific key value, and
select the key type . The length of key is affected by the key type: the hexadecimal key needs to input 10
or 26 characters, while the ASCII key needs to input 5 or 13 characters . For 4 keys in the key selection,
it is allowed to use one of them or use several keys at the same time . In any case, the setting of the key
on the client network card must correspond with it .
3.2.2 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK—WI-FI PROTECTED ACCESS
The WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK security type is a simplified version of WPA/WPA2 . It is the Wi-Fi Protected
Access mode based on a shared key . WPA and WPA2 were designed to replace WEP . With a high security
and simple setting, it is suitable for the common household users and small-sized enterprises . See the
below figure for the specific setting options . PSK = Pre-shared key mode (PSK, also known as Personal
mode) is designed for home and small office networks that don’t require the complexity of an 802 .1X
authentication server .
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK safe mode includes WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK .
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK: If selected, the gateway will automatically select the WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK
safe mode according to the request of base unit .
WPA-PSK: If selected, the gateway will use the WPA-PSK safe mode .
WPA2-PSK: If selected, the gateway will use the WPA2-PSK safe mode .
WPA algorithm: The item is used to select the safe algorithm for encrypting the wireless data, the
options are TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol), AES, and TKIP/AES . The 802 .11N mode does not
support TKIP algorithm, so the gateway might operate in a low transmission rate . It’s recommended to
use AES encryption .
