Wireless Security Settings; Mixed Wep - Tenda W300D User Manual

W300D Wireless-N ADSL2+ Router

6.2 Wireless Security Settings

This page is used to configure the device's network
security setting. Here presents the common six
encryption methods, including Mixed WEP,
WPA-personal, WPA-enterprise, WPA2-personal,
WPA2- enterprise, etc. It is recommended to use
WPA2-personal encryption method.

6.2.1 Mixed WEP

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), a basic encryption
method, usually encrypts wireless data using a series
of digital keys (64 bits or 128 bits in length). By using
the same keys on each of your wireless network
devices, you can prevent unauthorized wireless
devices from monitoring your transmissions or using
your wireless resources. WEP is based on RSA
algorithm from RC4. It is the original and weak
encryption method, so it is recommended not to use
this method. Select Mixed WEP to enter the following
window:
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