Wireless Security; What Is Wep - D-Link DSM-750 - MediaLounge High-Definition Draft N Media Player User Manual

Section  - Wireless Security
This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DSM-750
offers the following types of security:
• WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2)
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• WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard and uses the RC4 encryption
algorithm. WEP provides security by encrypting data over your wireless network so that it is protected as it is transmitted
from one wireless device to another.
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 (hexadecimal - using
characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange – alphanumeric characters) format.
ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to HEX
for use over the network. Four keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily.
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Wireless Security

• WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)
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What is WEP?

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