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Enable SSID Broadcast: Select to enable or disable this function. When wireless clients
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survey the local area for wireless networks to associate with, they will detect the SSID
broadcast by the device. If you Enable SSID Broadcast, the Wireless device will broadcast
its name (SSID) on the air; otherwise, you have to manually type in the SSID and then you
can join its network.
Region: Select your region from the drop-down list. This field specifies the region where
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the wireless function of the device can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless
function of the device in a region other than one of those specified in this field. If your
country or region is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.
Channel: This field determines which operating frequency ranging from 1~13 will be used.
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If you select Auto, then the device will choose the best channel automatically. It is not
necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with
another nearby access point.
Security Mode:
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WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, and WEP.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK: It's the WPA/WPA2 authentication type based on pre-shared
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passphrase. It's easy to set and secure to use. So it's perfect for SOHO users.
WPA Encryption: Two types of encryption are provided here: TKIP and AES. AES is
recommended.
WPA Key: The default WPA key is the last 8 characters of IMEI. You can keep it
default or enter 8~63 ASCII characters or 8~64 hexadecimal characters as your new
WPA key.
WEP: Wired Equivalent Privacy, a basic type of security, is not so secure as
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WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard.
WEP Authentication Type: Select either Open (System) or Shared (Key) as your
authentication.
WEP Key Type: HEX and ASCII formats are provided. HEX format stands for any
combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length. ASCII format
stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length.
WEP Key Lengths: You can select the WEP key length WEP_40 (64-bit) or
WEP_104 (128-bit) for encryption. You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any
combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not promoted) or 5 ASCII characters for
WEP_40 (64-bit).You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f,
A-F, zero key is not promoted) or 13 ASCII characters for WEP_104 (128-bit).
WEP Key: In accordance with the WEP Key length you have selected above, enter
your WEP Key.
You are provided
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three modes of security here: None,