Encryption; Wps; Wds; Basic Wireless Network Screen - ZyXEL Communications WAP6906 User Manual

This type of security does not protect the information that is sent in the wireless network. Furthermore,
there are ways for unauthorized devices to get the MAC address of an authorized wireless client. Then,
they can use that MAC address to use the wireless network.

8.3.3 Encryption

Wireless networks can use encryption to protect the information that is sent in the wireless network.
Encryption is like a secret code. If you do not know the secret code, you cannot understand the
message.
Table 13 Types of Encryption
Weakest
Strongest
Usually, you should set up the strongest encryption that every wireless client in the wireless network
supports.
Many types of encryption use a key to protect the information in the wireless network. The longer the
key, the stronger the encryption. Every wireless client in the wireless network must have the same key.

8.3.4 WPS

WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is an industry standard specification, defined by the WiFi Alliance. WPS
allows you to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure security
settings manually. Depending on the devices in your network, you can either press a button (on the
device itself, or in its configuration utility) or enter a PIN (Personal Identification Number) in the devices.
Then, they connect and set up a secure network by themselves.

8.3.5 WDS

Wireless Distribution System or WDS security is used between bridged APs. It is independent of the
security between the AP and any wireless clients. If you do not enable WDS security, traffic between APs
is not encrypted. When WDS security is enabled, both APs must use the same pre-shared key.

8.4 Basic Wireless Network Screen

Use this screen to enable the wireless LAN, enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode.
Note: If you are configuring the WAP6906 from a computer connected to the wireless LAN
and you change the WAP6906's SSID, channel or security settings, you will lose your
wireless connection when you press Apply to confirm. You must then change the
wireless settings of your computer to match the WAP6906's new settings.
Click Networking > Wireless Network 5G/2.4G > Basic to open the Basic screen.
Chapter 8 Wireless LAN
NO AUTHENTICATION
No Security
Static WEP
WPA-PSK
WPA2-PSK
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