Encryption Property Page - Socket Low Power Wireless LAN Card User Manual

Encryption Page
Encryption
Use the property page to set the adapter security level. The
absence of a physical connection makes wireless links vulnerable to
information theft. Encryption is an efficient method of preventing data theft
and improving data security. The firmware supports
encryption), 40-bit Shared Key
encryption algorithms.
An access point and WLAN Card are required to use the same encryption
algorithm to transmit and receive data. Otherwise, no association will take
place, or no data transmission will be possible. See the chart below.
Access WLAN
Point Card
Open Open
40 40
128 40
Open 40
Open 128
40 128
40 Open
128 Open
128 128
Use the Algorithm pull-down menu to select the Open System, 40-bit or 128-
bit encryption algorithm to be used for the adapter.
Use the default Open System (no encryption) setting when no data packet
encryption is needed over the network. Selecting Open System provides no
security for the data being transmitted over the network. Tap Apply to
enable the Open System setting.
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Open System (no
128-bit Shared Key
(40-bit) and
Association
OK
OK
Association, No data transmission
No Association
No Association
Association, No data transmission
No Association
No Association
OK
(128-bit)