Configure Wireless Security; Wep Encryption - Corega COR-WLBAR-AA User Manual

3.2 Configure Wireless Security.

From the One-Page-Setup screen, select the Configure option from under the wireless section.
The default wireless security setting is "disabled". This is to ensure that all wireless devices can initially connect to the router. It is recommended that you enable wireless
security on the router. Select either WEP or WPA-PSK security. All devices must use the same method of encryption.

3-2-1 WEP Encryption

(Wired Equivalent Privacy), WEP is an encryption mechanism used to protect your wireless data by providing a secure communications method. WEP uses a
combination of either 64 or 128-bit keys to encrypt data that is transmitted between all points in a wireless network to ensure data security. To code/decode the data
transmission, all points must use the identical key.
• Authentication Type: Select either Open System or Share Key as authentication type. If you are not sure, select Auto.
• WEP Data Encryption: Select either "64Bit" or "128Bit" encryption algorithm from the drop-down list. There are two ways to generate WEP key:
• Passphrase: Enter an alphanumeric text string in this column then click the "Generate Keys" button. Four 64-bit encryption keys or one 128-bit
encryption key will be created automatically.
You can enter the WEP key manually.
You may need to enter the WEP key manually to join the existing wireless network. If you are not sure which one to use, check with your network administrator.
Figure 12. Configuring Wireless Security
Figure 13. WEP Encryption
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