Wireless.security; What Is Wep - D-Link DIR-605L User Manual

Section 4 - Security
This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The
DIR-605L offers the following types of security:
• WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2)
• WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)
• 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
• WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)
• WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)

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