Authentication - Planet Networking & Communication 802.11g Wireless Broadband Router WRT-410 User Manual

Enable/Disable: Enable or disable wireless LAN via the WRT-410.
SSID: Type an SSID in the field. The SSID of any wireless device must match the SSID typed here in
order for the wireless device to access the LAN and WAN via the WRT-410.
Channel: Select a work channel for wireless communications. The channel of any wireless device must
match the channel selected here in order for the wireless device to access the LAN and WAN via the
WRT-410.

3.2.2 Authentication

This screen enables you to set authentication types and the parameters for secure wireless
communications.
Authentication Type: Select the type from the listed options. If Open System or Shared Key is selected,
the screen would appear as above.
WEP: You can enable or disable WEP function here.
Mode: Select the key code you want to use for WEP Key, HEX or ASCII. When Hex is selected, you may
enter alphanumeric characters in the range of "A-F", "a-f" and "0-9" in the WEP Key entry field.
Alternatively, you may enter digit hexadecimal values in the range of "a-z", "A-Z" and "0-9".
WEP Key: Select the level of encryption you want from the drop-down list. WRT-410 supports 64, and
128-bit encryption.
Key 1 ~ Key 4: There are 4 keys available, please ensure you have enter correct number for the key
values with different Key Length and coding (Hex or ASCII) as 64bit (10 Hex digit / 5 ASCII), 128bit (26
Hex digit / 13 ASCII) or 256bit (58 Hex digit / 29 ASCII), please select one of them and enter the key you
want to use. Click "Clear" to erase key values.
Note: 128bit WEP encryption will require more system resources than 64bit encryption. Use 64-bit
encryption for better performance.
If WPA or 802.1x is selected in the Authentication Type field, the screen appears as below.
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