4 security – Planet Technology WAP-1963 User Manual

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3.1.4

Security:

WEP is an authentication algorithm, which protects authorized Wireless LAN users against

eavesdropping. The Authentication type and WEP key of wireless stations must be the same with the

Access Point. WAP-1963 has support 64/128-bit WEP Encryption function. With this function, your

data will be transmitted over the wireless network securely. In default, this function is

“Disable”. When

configuration finished, please click

“Apply” to save the settings.

Parameters

Description

Key Format

You may select to select ASCII Characters (alphanumeric format) or Hexadecimal

Digits (in the

“A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) to be the WEP Key. For example:

ASCII Characters: guest

Hexadecimal Digits: 12345abcde

Key Length

You may enable or disable the WEP function from the setting item. The selections

in the setting item are changed based on the key format. Default is

“Disable”.

Default Key

Select one of the four keys to encrypt your data. Only the key you select it in the

“Default key” will take effect.

Key 1 - Key 4

The WEP keys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the wireless network. Fill the

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