Alfa Network AWAP05O User Manual page 101

Setting up shared keys enables the basic IEEE 802.11 Wired Equivalent Privacy
(WEP) on the access point to prevent unauthorized access to the network.
If you choose to use WEP shared keys instead of an open system, be sure to define
at least one static WEP key for user authentication and data encryption. Also, be
sure that the WEP shared keys are the same for each client in the wireless network.
Authentication Type Setup – Sets the access point to communicate as an open
system that accepts network access attempts from any client, or with clients using
pre-configured static shared keys.
• Open System: Select this option if you plan to use WPA or 802.1x as a security
mechanism. If you don't set up any other security mechanism on the access point,
the network has no protection and is open to all users. This is the default setting.
• Shared Key: Sets the access point to use WEP shared keys. If this option is
selected, you must configure at least one key on the access point and all clients.
To use 802.1x on wireless clients requires a network card driver and 802.1x
Note:
client software that supports the EAP authentication type that you want to
use. Windows 2000 SP3 or later and Windows XP provide 802.1x client
support. Windows XP also provides native WPA support. Other systems
require additional client software to support 802.1x and WPA.
Data Encryption Setup – Enable or disable the access point to use WEP shared
keys for data encryption. If this option is selected, you must configure at least one
key on the access point and all clients. (Default: Disable)
You must enable data encryption through the web or CLI in order to enable
Note:
all types of encryption (WEP, TKIP, and AES) in the access point.
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