PLANET WNAP-7206 - Manual (Page 93)

User Manual of WNAP-7206
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Object Description
 Disable Security
The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled,
the wireless stations will be able to connect the AP without encryption.
It is recommended strongly that you choose one of following options to
enable security.
 WEP Select 802.11 WEP security.
 WPA/WPA2 Select WPA based on Radius Server.
 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Select WPA based on pre-shared passphrase.
Each security option has its own settings as described follows:
 WEP
WEP is intended to provide data confidentiality comparable to that of a traditional wired network. Two methods of
authentication can be used with WEP: Open System authentication and Shared Key authentication.
Object Description
 Type
You can select one of following types:
 Automatic - Select Shared Key or Open System
authentication type automatically based on the wireless
station's capability and request.
 Shared Key - Select 802.11 Shared Key authentication.
 Open System - Select 802.11 Open System authentication.
 WEP Key Format
You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format. ASCII Format stands
for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length.
Hexadecimal format stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits
(0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length.
 WEP Key settings
Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the matching WEP
key information for your network in the selected key radio button.
These values must be identical on all wireless stations in your network.
 Key Type
You can select the WEP key length (64-bit, or 128-bit, or 152-bit) for
encryption. "Disabled" means this WEP key entry is invalid.
For 64-bit encryption - You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any
combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, and null key is not permitted) or 5 ASCII
characters.
For 128-bit encryption - You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any
combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, and null key is not permitted) or 13 ASCII
characters.
For 152-bit encryption - You can enter 32 hexadecimal digits (any
combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, and null key is not permitted) or 16 ASCII
characters.