Dolphin® 7900 Series User’s Guide
Rev D
9 - 7
Authentication Tab
On the Authentication tab, you configure the WEP encryption key for secure wireless communication.
To use WEP, the encryption key
must
be configured as part of the profile before connecting. For more information about
configuring a profile, see
To Create a New Profile
on page
9-6.
Field
Description
*Authentication
Algorithm
This drop-down list is active and configurable
only
when the WEP Key is enabled for the selected
SSID profile. If this drop-down list is active, select one of the following options:
Automatic based on WEP setting
– The algorithm automatically matches the AP's setting. This is
the default selection.
WECA Compliant (always use Open)
– The algorithm should match the AP’s setting for "Open."
Must use Shared with WEP
– The algorithm should match the AP's setting for "Shared."
Method
The options in this drop-down list determine what characters can be used to create the WEP encryp-
tion key in the Encryption Key field. Select one of the following five:
Disabled
– WEP Key is off
64 bit (HEX)
uses 10 characters in Hexadecimal
64 bit
(ASCII)
uses 5 characters in ASCII
128 bit (HEX)
uses 26 characters in Hexadecimal
128 bit (ASCII)
uses 13 characters in ASCII
HEX – Hexadecimal is a set of 16 characters from 0-9 and from A(a)-F(f).
ASCII – Any printable ASCII character can be typed.
Key ID
Choose from the available Key IDs:
1
(Default),
2
,
3
, or
4
. Check with your network administrator for
the WEP Key and Key ID you need to use for your network.
Encryption Key
Type in the encryption key for your wireless connection. The format allowed in this field depends on
the character set and format selected in the Method field.
*Enable 802.1X
This option and drop-down list is active
only
when the WEP Key is enabled.
Select this option if access to the network needs group authentication, then select the 802.1X secu-
rity standard -
PEAP
or
TLS
- from the drop-down list.
*Properties
Tap the Properties button to choose the certificate that applies. Accessing 802.1x networks require
personal certificates for authentication.
*Please note that 802.11b Settings does not support authentication; therefore, these fields are not active.
If you are
using authentication in your wireless 802.11b connection, you must configure that connection in the 802.11b Wireless
Security Supplement. For more information, see
802.11b Wireless Security Supplement
on page
9-10.
OK
Tap this button to save the profile or changes to the profile.
Cancel
Tap this button to close the window without saving or modifying the profile.
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