Configuring the Access Point
Configuring Wireless Settings
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4 Review the encryption settings listed in Tab le 4 9 , and then make changes as
required.
5 Click Update Settings to save and apply the changes. A confirmation message
appears at the top of the page.
6 Click Go back to Wireless Configuration to reopen the previous page.
Using WPA
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) are two
security protocols developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance in response to the weaknesses
of WEP.
Selecting WPA as the Encryption Method allows you to choose WPA version, WPA
Authentication and WPA Algorithm. This section discusses WPA-PSK (pre-shared
key). For information on WPA-Enterprise (WPA-802.1X), refer to “Customizing
802.1X Settings” on page 140.
Table 49. WEP Options
Encryption Setting Description
Authentication Mode Open is the only authentication mode available with WEP
encryption.
Encryption Strength • 64 bit: Specify the key with 10 hexadecimal digits or 5 ASCII
characters.
• 128 bit: Specify the key with 26 hexadecimal digits or 13
ASCII characters. The 128-bit cryptography is stronger
privacy protection for your network and is recommended if
you use WEP.
Key Entry Method • Hexadecimal: The encryption key only accepts
hexadecimal characters (0-9, A-F).
• ASCII Text: The encryption key accepts ASCII characters.
WEP Key Enter the key manually according to the Key Entry Method
and Encryption Strength settings.
Key Index Choose the index, from “1” to “4”, that the WEP key is to be
stored in.
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