Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge
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4.4.1.1 Wireless Security - WEP
Security
Mode
: Select
WEP
from the drop-down list if your wireless
network uses WEP encryption. WEP is an acronym for Wired Equivalent
Privacy, and is a security protocol that provides the same level of security
for wireless networks as for a wired network.
Authentication Type:
Select an authentication method. Options available
are
Open Key
,
Shared Key
or
Auto
. An open system allows any client to
authenticate as long as it conforms to any MAC address filter policies that
may have been set. All authentication packets are transmitted without
encryption. Shared Key sends an unencrypted challenge text string to any
device attempting to communicate with the Access Point. The device
requesting authentication encrypts the challenge text and sends it back to
the Access Point. If the challenge text is encrypted correctly, the Access
Point allows the requesting device to authenticate. It is recommended to
select Auto if you are not sure which authentication type is used.
Input Type
: Select He or ASCII from the drop-down list
Key Length
: Select a key format from the drop-down list. 64bit-hex keys
require 10 characters, where as 128-bit keys require 26 characters. A hex
key is defined as a number between 0 through 9 and letter between A
through F.
Default Key
: You may use up to four different keys for four different
networks. Select the current key that will be used.
Key 1-4
: You may enter four different WEP keys.
Click
on
the
Apply
button to save the changes.
