Security Tab:
Set the Authentication Mode:
Open:
If you require NO authentication, select “
Open
” since it allows any device to join a network
without performing any security check.
Shared:
If you select “
Shared
” mode, make sure that WEP must be enabled and configured on
both the access point and the client with a same key.
WPA (2)-PSK:
Allows you to gain access to a secured wireless network that the station and the
access point use the same pre-shared key to authenticate. You must type an alphanumeric
password phrases between 8 and 63 characters in the
Pre-shared key
section of this menu.
WPA (2):
Allows you to gain access to a more secured wireless network that requires mutual
authentication between client and access point with a Radius authentication server. In order to
access the wireless network, you must select EAP type your service provider supplied in the
section of
IEEE802.11X Authentication
.
Once you choose your
Authentication Mode
, you then need to select the
Encryption Mode
.
Set the Encryption Mode:
WEP:
There are two methods to set the WEP keys, as described below:
Key will be generated automatically for data private
To create encryption keys automatically, click the
Key will be generated automatically for data
private
check box.
Pre-configured key [WEP]
You can also create encryption keys manually by pulling down the
Key Length
menu and select
either
64bit
or
128bit
encryption method
After entering the WEP keys in the key field, click the
OK
button to make the setting take effect.
TKIP:
When TKIP is enabled, the key value will be generated automatically for data private.
AES:
When AES is enabled, the key value will be generated automatically for data private.
