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WEP Encryption
This option specifies whether data sent over the network is encrypted. The same
network key is used for data encryption and network authentication. Four network
keys can be defined although only one can be used at any one time. Use the Current
Network Key list box to select the appropriate network key.
Encryption Strength
This drop-down list box will display when WEP Encryption is enabled. The key
strength is proportional to the number of binary bits comprising the key. This
means that keys with a greater number of bits have a greater degree of security and
are considerably more difficult to crack. Encryption strength can be set to either
64-bit or 128-bit. A 64-bit key is equivalent to 5 ASCII characters or 10
hexadecimal numbers. A 128-bit key contains 13 ASCII characters or 26
hexadecimal numbers. FYI: Each key contains a 24-bit header (an initiation vector)
which enables parallel decoding of multiple streams of encrypted data.
WPS
WPS is an industry standard that simplifies wireless security setup for certified
network devices. Every WPS certified device has both a PIN number and a push
button, located on the device or accessed through device software. This router has
both a WPS button on the front panel and a virtual button accessed from the web
user interface (WUI).
Devices with the WPS logo
(shown here) support WPS.
However, the WPS logo might
not be present on your device.
In this case, check the device
documentation for the phrase
"Wi-Fi Protected Setup".
NOTE:
WPS is only available in WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK or Mixed WPA2/WPA-PSK
network authentication modes. Other authentication modes do not use
WPS so they must be configured manually.
To configure security settings with WPS, follow the procedure below. You must
choose either the Push-Button or PIN configuration method for Steps 4 and 5.
I. SELECT NETWORK AUTHENTICATION MODE
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