TP-Link 54Mbps Wireless Access Point TL-WA501G - Manual (Page 24)

TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide
Figure 5-12: Wireless Securities
¾ Disable Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If
disabled, the wireless stations will be able to connect the AP without encryption. It is
recommended strongly that you choose one of following options to enable security.
¾ WEP - Select 802.11 WEP security.
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Type -
You can select one of following types:
1) Automatic - Select Shared Key or Open System authentication type
automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.
2) Shared Key - Select 802.11 Shared Key authentication.
3) Open System - Select 802.11 Open System authentication.
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WEP Key Format - You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format. ASCII Format
stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length.
Hexadecimal format stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f,
A-F) in the specified length.
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WEP Key settings - Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the
matching WEP key information for your network in the selected key radio button.
These values must be identical on all wireless stations in your network.
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Key Type - You can select the WEP key length (64-bit, or 128-bit, or 152-bit.) for
encryption. "Disabled" means this WEP key entry is invalid.
1) For 64-bit encryption - You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination
of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not permitted) or 5 ASCII characters.
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