EnGenius Technologies EOC2611P - Manual (Page 21)

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` Wireless Security – Security Mode : WEP
`` Security Mode: Select WEP from the drop‐down list if your wireless network uses WEP
encryption. WEP is an acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and is a security protocol that
provides the same level of security for wireless networks as for a wired network.
`` Authentication Type: Select an authentication method. Options available are Open Key,
Shared Key. An open system allows any client to authenticate as long as it conforms to any
MAC address filter policies that may have been set. All authentication packets are transmitted
without encryption. Shared Key sends an unencrypted challenge text string to any device
attempting to communicate with the Access Point. The device requesting authentication
encrypts the challenge text and sends it back to the Access Point. If the challenge text is
encrypted correctly, the Access Point allows the requesting device to authenticate.
`` Input Type: Select Hex or ASCII from the drop‐down list
`` Key Length: Select a key format from the drop‐down list. 64bit‐hex keys require 10
characters, where as 128‐bit keys require 26 characters and 152‐bit keys require 32 characters.
A hex key is defined as a number between 0 through 9 and letter between A through F and a
through f.
`` Default Key: You may use up to four different keys for four different networks. Select the
current key that will be used.
`` Key 1‐4: You may enter four different WEP keys.
`` Click on the Save button to save the changes.