Wireless Security; Wireless Security : Wep - EnGenius EOC1650 User Manual

EnGenius EOC1650 Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Version 2.0
7.5.2 Wireless Security
7.5.2.1 Wireless Security : WEP
Security Mode: Select WEP from the drop‐down list if your wireless network uses WEP
encryption. WEP is an acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and is a security protocol that
provides the same level of security for wireless networks as for a wired network.
Authentication Type: Select an authentication method. Options available are Open Key,
Shared Key. An open system allows any client to authenticate as long as it conforms to any
MAC address filter policies that may have been set. All authentication packets are
transmitted without encryption. Shared Key sends an unencrypted challenge text string to
any device attempting to communicate with the Access Point. The device requesting
authentication encrypts the challenge text and sends it back to the Access Point. If the
challenge text is encrypted correctly, the Access Point allows the requesting device to
authenticate. It is recommended to select Auto if you are not sure which authentication type
is used.
Input Type: Select Hex or ASCII from the drop‐down list
Key Length: Select a key format from the drop‐down list. 64bit‐hex keys require 10
characters, where as 128‐bit keys require 26 characters. A hex key is defined as a number
between 0 through 9 and letter between A through F and a through f.
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