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3.4

Security

In this option, you can select one of the security methods to protect your network. WAP-1963A has

provide WEP, 802.1x, 802.1x WEP static key, WPA pre-shared key and WPA RADIUS functions for

your network security. Please choose one of them and refer to the below sections for the detail

settings.

3.4.1 WEP

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-1963A 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 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”.

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:

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