Encryption; Selecting Encryption Types (Enable Aes Or Wep); Default Key - Asus SpaceLink WL230 User Manual

Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN Reference

3.11 Encryption

Lets you configure the ASUS SpaceLink WLAN Card encryption settings. We
support two encryption types: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Advanced
Encryption Security (AES). While WEP is universally supported and commonly
used, AES provides a much higher level of security. Frames encrypted with
AES are more difficult to decipher without known the key. Please note that
you will only be able to communicate with wireless devices that have use the
same encryption settings.
WEP Enabled

Selecting Encryption Types (Enable AES or WEP)

Specify the encryption type AES or WEP. If you enable both, the STA and AP
will automatically negotiate the encryption type. By specifying auto, the STA
and AP will negotiate and attempt to use AES before exchanging data packets.
If the STA or AP does not support AES, WEP is used.
If one of the check boxes is selected, an encryption Key is used to encrypt your
data before it is transmitted over the air. If you enable encryption, you will only
be able to communicate with wireless devices that have use the same encryption
keys.
NOTE: AES is not supported in Ad Hoc mode, since Ad Hoc mode
does not support unique key.

Default Key

The Default Key field lets you specify which of the encryption key (Unique,
First, Second, Third, or Fourth) you use to transmit data on your wireless LAN.
You can change the default key by clicking on the down arrow at the right of
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