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Security, Wireless – SMC Networks SMCWEBT-G User Manual

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Security

Wireless

Wireless Encryption

If you are transmitting sensitive data across wireless channels,
you should enable Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) or Wired
Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption. Encryption security
requires you to use the same protocol set (WPA/WPA2 or WEP)
and encryption/decryption keys for the Wireless AP and all of
your wireless clients.

For a more secure network, the Wireless AP can implement one
of the following security mechanisms:

“WEP” on page 34

“WPA/WPA2” on page 36