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Araknis Networks Wireless Access Point
Product Manual
Wireless Settings
15.5 - Wireless Security Setup (SSID Encryption)
The Wireless Security menu opens during the setup of an existing or new wireless network. The options
change with the encryption method, so each type of encryption is described in a separate section.
15.5.1 - WEP Mode
Caution –
WEP mode is outdated and not secure. It is not recommended to use WEP for SSID
security. Use WPA or WPA2 mode if possible.
Figure 32.
Wireless Security – WEP Mode
Path –
Settings, Wireless, Wireless Networks, Security Mode
Parameters –
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Name (SSID) –
The name of the network being configured.
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Security Mode –
Select a different encryption mode from the drop-down.
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Auth Type –
Select Open System or Shared Key mode from the drop-down:
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Input Type –
Select Hex or ASCII from the drop-down.
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Key Length –
Select 64 or 128 bit encryption from the drop-down.
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Default Key –
Select which of the 4 keys is the default value.
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Key (1-4) –
Enter up to 4 unique identification keys for WEP.
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Save –
Click to save changes to the Wireless Security Settings for this network. The window will
close.
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Cancel –
Click to cancel changes to the Wireless Security Settings for this network. The window
will close.
