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Security — When enabled, users are prompted to enter a security key to be allowed
access to the wireless network.
Authentication Type — Select the type of security to use: WEP, WPA, WPA2,
WPA2-Auto.
WEP
A.
With WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), wireless clients must enter the same key to connect
to the wireless network.
Select one of the following:
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Open System: Allows public access to the Extender via wireless connection
but requires users to enter the same WEP key to send and receive data from
the AP.
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Share Key: Requires users to enter the same WEP key.
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Auto: Select Auto if you are unsure which authentication is suitable for your
wireless device.
WEP Key Format — Select a security key format:
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WEP Key Length — Select an encryption length:
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WEP Key — Enter desired security key.
WPA / WPA2 / WPA2-Auto with PSK
B.
WPA / WPA2 / WPA2-Auto provides a more secured encryption. If PSK is selected, the
screen below appears:
HEX: To enter a security key using the characters 0~9, A~F, a~f.
ASCII: To enter a security key in alphanumeric format.
64-bit: To enter a 10-character security key.
128-bit: To enter a 26-character security key.
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