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Data encryption is not adopted and the network is not secure. Any stations can access the network.
This option is not recommended.
Figure 9-9
- WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy. You can use WEP 64- or 128-bit encryption.
Figure 9-10
Object Description
 Authentication
Type:
Select the authentication type that the system adopts.
Three authentication types are available: Automatic, Open, and
Shared keys.
 Automatic:
If selected, the router uses an authentication type of Open or
Shared keys according to the request of the host.
 Open:
If selected, hosts in the wireless network can pass the
authentication and connect to the wireless network without
using a password. However, the password is required if you
want to transmit data.
 Shared keys:
If selected, hosts in the wireless network can pass
authentication only when the correct password is entered.
Otherwise, the hosts cannot connect to the wireless network.
 Encryption Type:
The type of the key to be set. Hexadecimal and ASCII code are
available.

Hex: Valid characters for keys contain 0–9 and A–F.