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Data encryption is not adopted and the network is not secure. Any stations can access the network.
This option is not recommended.
- WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy. You can use WEP 64- or 128-bit encryption.
Object

Authentication
Type:

Encryption Type:
Figure 9-9
Figure 9-10
Description
Select the authentication type that the system adopts.
Three authentication types are available: Automatic, Open, and
Shared keys.
 Automatic:
If selected, the router uses an authentication type of Open or
Shared keys according to the request of the host.
 Open:
If selected, hosts in the wireless network can pass the
authentication and connect to the wireless network without
using a password. However, the password is required if you
want to transmit data.
 Shared keys:
If selected, hosts in the wireless network can pass
authentication only when the correct password is entered.
Otherwise, the hosts cannot connect to the wireless network.
The type of the key to be set. Hexadecimal and ASCII code are
available.
 Hex: Valid characters for keys contain 0–9 and A–F.
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