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Prestige 334W User’s Guide
8-4 Wireless Security
Table 8-2 Wireless Security Relational Matrix
AUTHENTICATION
METHOD/ KEY
MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL
ENCRYPTION
METHOD
ENTER
MANUAL KEY
IEEE 802.1X
Yes Enable without Dynamic WEP Key
Yes Disable
WPA WEP No Enable
WPA TKIP No Enable
WPA-PSK WEP Yes Enable
WPA-PSK TKIP Yes Enable
8.3 WEP Overview
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) as specified in the IEEE 802.11 standard provides methods for both data
encryption and wireless station authentication.
8.3.1 Data Encryption
WEP provides a mechanism for encrypting data using encryption keys. Both the AP and the wireless stations
must use the same WEP key to encrypt and decrypt data. Your Prestige allows you to configure up to four
64-bit or 128-bit WEP keys, but only one key can be enabled at any one time.
8.3.2 Authentication
Three different methods can be used to authenticate wireless stations to the network: Open System, Shared
Key, and Auto. The following figure illustrates the steps involved.