Wireless Security; Wired Equivalent Privacy (Wep) - D-Link DAP-2330 User Manual

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Section 3 - Configuration

Wireless security is a key concern for any wireless network installed. Unlike any other networking method wireless networks will broadcast it's presence for

anyone to connect to it. Today, wireless security has advanced to a level where it is virtually impenetrable.

There are mainly two forms of wireless encryption and they are called Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). WEP was the first

security method developed. It is a low level encryption but better than now encryption. WPA is the newest encryption standard and with the advanced WPA2

standard wireless networks have finally reach a point where the security is strong enough to give users the peace of mind when installing wireless networks.

WEP provides two variations called Open System and Shared Key.

Open System will send a request to the access point and if the key used matches the one configured on the access point, the access point will return a success

message back to the wireless client. If the key does not match the one configured on the access point, the access point will deny the connection request from

the wireless client.

Shared Key will send a request to the access point and if the key used matches the one configured on the access point, the access point will send a challenge

to the client. The client will then again send a confirmation of the same key back to the access point where the access point will either return a successful or a

denial packet back to the wireless client.

Encryption:

Use the radio button to disable or enable

encryption.

Key Type*:

Select HEX or ASCII.

Key Size:

Select 64 Bits or 128 Bits.

Key Index (1-4):

Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the active

key.

Input up to four keys for encryption. You will select