Configuring Wep Encryption; Figure 7-4 Wlan : Wireless : Static Wep Encryption; Table 7-3 Wlan : Wireless : Static Wep Encryption - ZyXEL Communications Parental Control Gateway HS100/HS100W User Manual

Select Dynamic to have the HomeSafe automatically use short preamble when all wireless clients
support it, otherwise the HomeSafe uses long preamble.
The HomeSafe and the wireless stations MUST use the
same preamble mode in order to communicate.
7.4

Configuring WEP Encryption

In order to configure and enable WEP encryption; click the WIRELESS link under
ADVANCED to display the Wireless screen. Select Static WEP from the Security list.

Figure 7-4 WLAN : Wireless : Static WEP Encryption

The following table describes the wireless LAN security labels in this screen.

Table 7-3 WLAN : Wireless : Static WEP Encryption

LABEL
WEP Select 64-bit WEP or 128-bit WEP to enable data encryption.
Encryption
Authentication This field is activated when you select 64-bit WEP or 128-bit WEP in the WEP
Method Encryption field.
Select Auto, Open System or Shared Key from the drop-down list box.
ASCII Select this option in order to enter ASCII characters as the WEP keys.
Hex Select this option in order to enter hexadecimal characters as the WEP keys.
The preceding "0x", that identifies a hexadecimal key, is entered automatically.
Wireless Security
DESCRIPTION
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