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Security Setting
The 2
nd
tab defines all common security settings for wireless networking. Select
one of the Authentication Type from the drop down menu box.
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None:
1.
Any data will be transmitted without encryption and any PC(s) is able
to connect to device without authentication. This is the default setting.
2.
Click on Apply to confirm modification.
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WEP:
1.
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) utilizes a combination of 64-bit or
128-bit keys to provide access control and encryption security.
2.
Select Authentication & Encryption type (Open System, Shared
Key, and Auto Select) from the drop down menu box.
3.
Select KEY Length (64 bits/128 bits) and WEP Mode (HEX/ASCII) as
desired. Settings on PC(s) must match that of the device.
4.
Select 1 of 4 keys to type in a string of characters defined in the
description box. The key criteria is listed as below:
Key Length
HEX Format
ASCII Format
64 bit
10 hexadecimal digits
5 ASCII characters
128 bit
26 hexadecimal digits
13 ASCII characters
5.
Click on Apply to confirm modification.