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Figure 5-11 Wireless Security

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Disable Security

- The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, the

wireless stations will be able to connect the device without encryption. It is recommended
strongly that you choose one of following options to enable security.

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WEP

- Select 802.11 WEP security.

Type - You can select one of following types,

1). Automatic - Select Shared Key or Open System authentication type automatically

based on the wireless station's capability and request.

2). Shared Key - Select 802.11 Shared Key authentication.

3). Open System - Select 802.11 Open System authentication.

WEP Key Format - You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format. ASCII format stands

for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length. Hexadecimal format
stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length.

WEP Key - Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the matching WEP key

information for your network in the selected key radio button. These values must be
identical on all wireless stations in your network.

Key Type - You can select the WEP key length (64-bit, or 128-bit, or 152-bit.) for

encryption. "Disabled" means this WEP key entry is invalid.