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13 client mode security settings – AirLive AP60 User Manual

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4. Wireless Settings





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4.2.13 Client Mode Security Settings

Wireless Settings -> Security Settings

Security settings allow you to use encryption to secure your data from eavesdropping.

You can select different security policy to provide association authentication and/or data

encryption. The AP60 features various security policies including WEP, 802.1x, WPA,

WPA Personal, WPA2, WPA2 Personal.

WEP

WEP Encryption is the oldest and most available encryption method. However, it is also

the least secure.

Select Wireless Interface: When AP60 is configured as repeater mode, you
can set the security separately. Change the interface by selecting pull-down menu

and configure the security.

Authentication: 2 types of Authentication are offered. Open system and
Shared key. If you are not sure which one to use, please select “Auto”.

Key Length: The AP60 offers 64bit and 128 bit for WEP key length. The
longer the Key Length, the more secure the encryption is.

Key Format: 2 types are available: ASCII and HEX. ASCII is a string of ASCII
code including alphabetical characters, space, signs and numbers (i.e.
“airlivepass12”). HEX is a string of 16-bit hexadecimal digits (0..9, a, b, c, d, e, f).