Chapter
6
Security Features
he WiFlyer has several security features that allow users to safely connect to the
internet and protect themselves from network intrusions.
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Base Station Password
Feature Description
Enable password If the password feature is enabled, users must enter a
password to log into the WiFlyer.
Enter configuration
password
Enter a password to log onto the WiFlyer
Confirm password Enter the password a second time to confirm
Wireless Security
Security settings including WEP, WPA, and access point visibility. Wired Equivalent
Privacy (WEP) can be used to protect wireless network traffic from eavesdroppers and to
restrict unauthorized wireless users from accessing the network via the WiFlyer. WiFi
Protected Access (WPA) is a security method like WEP but more secure. WPA is not
supported by all WiFi cards.
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WPA firmware upgrade for the WiFlyer will be supplied in the 4
th
quarter of 2004.
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