Airlink AWLH1201 User Manual

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Security

This function is used to protect wireless communication from

eavesdropping. A secondary function of encryption is to prevent

unauthorized access to a wireless network, and it can be achieved by

using the Encryption function.
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Data Encryption:

Select WEP for data encryption or No Encryption.
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Auth Algorithm:

Open System Authentication algorithm is mostly used. In Shard Key

Authentication algorithm, you must have security on, the algorithm

should be different, and some steps use packets with encryption by

transferring a challenge text. In order to choose which authentication

algorithm will be used, you must know which one the AP supports

first. Most AP only support s Open System.