Disable Security - If you do not want to use wireless security, select
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this check box. However, it is strongly recommended to choose one of
the following modes to enable security.
WEP - This security is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard. If you select
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this check box, you will find a notice in red, as shown in
Figure 37: WEP
Type - you can choose the type for the WEP security on the pull-
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down list. The default setting is Automatic, which can select Open
System or Shared-Key authentication type automatically based on
the wireless station's capability and request.
WEP Key Format - Hexadecimal and ASCII formats are provided.
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Hexadecimal 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- Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the
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matching WEP key that you create. Make sure these values are
identical on all wireless stations in your network.
Key Type - You can select the WEP key length (64-bit, or 128-bit,
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or 152-bit.) for encryption. "Disabled" means this WEP key entry is
invalid.
64-bit - You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination
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of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not promoted) or 5 ASCII characters.
128-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.
152-bit - You can enter 32 hexadecimal digits (any combination
of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not promoted) or 16 ASCII
characters.
If you do not set the key, the wireless security function is still
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disabled even if you have selected Shared Key as the Authentication Type.
WPA /WPA2 - Authentication that uses a RADIUS Server.
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