SMC Networks BLW-54MF - Manual (Page 40)

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Chapter 2 Basic Setup & Configuration
œWEPĈOpen System – It does not need authentication when
connecting to the AP. Shared Key –Only wireless adapters using a
shared key (WEP Key identified) are allowed to connecting to the AP.
œModeĈHEX – OnlyņA~F,Ňņa~f,Ňandņ0~9Ňare allowed to be
set in a WEP key. ASCII –Numerical values, characters or signs are all
allowed to be arranged into a WEP key. It is more recognizable for user.
œWEP KeyĈ64-bit –Enter 10-digit Hex values or 5-digit ASCII values
as the encryption keys. For example: ņ0123456aefŇorņGuest.Ň
128-bit –Enter 26-digit Hex values or 13-digit ASCII values as the
encryption keys. For example: ņ01234567890123456789abcdefŇorņ
administrator. Ň
œKey1~4ĈThis setting only takes effect underņWEPŇandņSharedŇ
mode. There are four types of WEP key settings, please set the key
depending on the real environment.
œCancelĈIf you do not want to configure this setting right now, click this
button to exist this page.
œApplyĈClick this button to save/apply the settings and restart the
system.
ƖWPA
WPA is short for Wi-Fi Protected Access. It was designed to improve
upon the security features of WEP. The technology is designed to work
with existing Wi-Fi products that have been enabled with WEP. Through
the data encryption, access control and authentication, it provides better
protection over data transmission. WPA uses 128-digit keys to ensure the
wireless network privacy and security.