10
Parameter
Description
Authentication Mode
This setting has to be consistent with the wireless stations which
the adapter intends to connect.
•
Open System –
No authentication is needed among the
wireless stations.
•
Shared Key –
Only wirelss stations using a shared key (WEP
Key identified) are allowed to connecting each other. Setup
the same key as the wireless stations which the adapter
intends to connect.
•
Auto –
Auto switch the authentication algorithm depending on
the wireless stations which the ada pter is connecting to.
Key Length
You may select the 64- bit or 128-bit to encrypt transmitted data.
Larger key length will provide higher level of security, but the
throughput will be lower.
Default Key ID
Select one of the keys (1~4) as the encryption key.
Key1 ~ Key4
The keys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the wireless
network. Fill the text box by following the rules below.
•
64-bit
– Input 10 digit Hex values (in the “ A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9”
range) as the encryption keys. For example: “0123456aef“.
•
128- bit
– Input 26 digit Hex values (in the “ A-F”, “a-f” and “0-
9” range) as the encryption keys. For example:
“01234567890123456789abcdef“.
