Security Settings - ZyXEL Communications NWD2205 User Manual

Chapter 5 AP Mode

5.4.1 Security Settings

When you configure the NWD2205 to act as an AP and wireless security is
activated, the Configuration screen varies according to the encryption method
used by your network.
5.4.1.1 Disable
This option indicates that no security services are enabled. Anyone within range of
your AP can connect to it without having to enter a pre-shared key.
Note: When security settings are disabled in AP Mode and if you have a shared
Internet connection via the Bridge feature (see
on the computer that is hosting the AP, they will be available to anyone who is
connected.
5.4.1.2 WEP Encryption
Configure WEP security with these options.
Figure 57 Security Setting: WEP
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 22 Security Setting: WEP
LABEL
Security
Authentication
Type
WEP
Transmit Key
80
DESCRIPTION
Select WEP to enable this encryption type.
Select an authentication method. Choices are OPEN and SHARED.
Select 64 bits or 128 bits for your WEP encryption type.
Select a default WEP key to use for data encryption.
Note: This feature is not available in Windows Vista.
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