Wep Encryption - Edimax EW-7317UG User Manual

Parameter
Authentication Mode
WEP Encryption Key Setting
Profile
Profile Name
Load
Save Current
Delete
Other
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3.3

WEP Encryption

WEP is an authentication algorithm, which protects authorized Wireless LAN users against
eavesdropping. The Authentication type and WEP key must be the same on the wireless
stations within the network. This adapter supports 64/128/256-bit WEP Encryption function.
With this function, your data will be transmitted over the Wireless network securely.
Description
This setting has to be consistent with the wireless networks that
the adapter intends to connect.
Open System – No authentication is needed among the wireless
network.
Shared Key – Only wireless stations using a shared key (WEP
Key identified) are allowed to connecting each other.
Auto – Auto switch the authentication algorithm depending on the
wireless networks that the adapter is connecting to.
Click this button to setup the WEP key. Please refer to the
following description.
Input the profile name to write the setting values of the adapter to
the file or load the setting values from the file you designate.
Load the setting values from the file entered in the "Profile
Name". The new settings will be activated immediately.
Write the current setting values to the file entered in the "Profile
Name". Please record the file name the data are saved.
Delete the profile you select.
For more advanced setting, please click it. To know more of the
setting, please refer to Section 3.4.
To view the version of the driver, firmware and the MAC Address
of the adapter, click the button.
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