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channels are available. If using multiple Access Points, it is better if adjacent Access Points use
different Channels to reduce interference.
 In "Infrastructure" mode, Wireless Stations normally scan all Channels, looking for an Access Point. If
more than one Access Point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is used. (This can only
happen within an ESS.)
 If using "Ad-hoc" mode (no Access Point), all Wireless stations should be set to use the same
Channel. However, most Wireless stations will still scan all Channels to see if there is an existing
"Ad-hoc" group they can join.
WEP
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a standard for encrypting data before it is transmitted.
This is desirable because it is impossible to prevent snoopers from receiving any data which is transmitted by
your Wireless Stations. But if the data is encrypted, then it is meaningless unless the receiver can decrypt it.
If WEP is used, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must have the same settings for each of
the following:
WEP Off, 64 Bit, 128 Bit
Key For 64 Bit encryption, the Key value must match.
For 128 Bit encryption, the Key value must match
WEP Authentication Open System or Shared Key.
WPA-PSK
WPA-PSK is another standard for encrypting data before it is transmitted. This is a later standard than WEP
(Wired Equivalent Privacy), and provides greater security for your data. Data is encrypted using a 256Bit key
which is automatically generated and changed often.
If all your Wireless stations support WPA-PSK, you should use this instead of WEP.
If WPA-PSK is used, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must have the same settings for each
of the following:
WPA PSK
(Pre-shared Key)
Enter the same value on every station and the AP. The
PSK must be from 8 to 63 characters in length. The
256Bit key used for the actual encryption is derived
from this key.
Encryption The same encryption method must be used. The most
common encryption method is TKIP. Another
widely-supported method is AES.
WPA2-PSK
This is a later version of WPA (WPA-PSK). The major change is the use of AES (Advanced Encryption System)
for protecting data. AES is very secure, considered to be unbreakable. The PSK (Pre-shared Key) must be
entered on each Wireless station.