Security - TRENDnet TEW-692GR User Manual

Short Preamble and Slot: Using a short (400ns) guard interval can increase throughput. However, it
can also increase error rate in some installations, due to increased sensitivity to radio-frequency
reflections. Select the option that works best for your installation.

SECURITY

Security Mode
Unless one of these encryption modes is selected, wireless transmissions to and from your wireless
network can be easily intercepted and interpreted by unauthorized users.
WEP: A method of encrypting data for wireless communication intended to provide the same level of
privacy as a wired network. WEP is not as secure as WPA encryption. To gain access to a WEP network,
you must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you create. When using WEP, you must
determine the level of encryption. The type of encryption determines the key length. 128-bit encryption
requires a longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX
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