Abocom WB2000 User Manual

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Item Description

Data

Encryption

WEP is a data privacy mechanism

based on a 64 Bit/128 Bit shared

key algorithm.

Check this box to enable WEP

encryption.

Auth. Mode

The authentication mode defines

configuration options for the

sharing of wireless networks to

verify identity and access

privileges of roaming wireless

network cards.

You may choose between Open

Authentication,

Shared

Authentication, and Auto.

Open

Authentication

If the Access Point is using "Open

Authentication”, then the wireless

adapter will need to be set to the

same authentication mode.

Shared

Authentication

Shared Authentication is when

both the sender and the recipient

share a secret key.

Auto

Select Auto for the network

adapter to select the Authentication

mode automatically depending on

the Access Point Authentication

mode.

Key Length

64 Bit or 128 Bit.

WEP Key

{ 1

{ 2

{ 3

{ 4

This setting is the configuration

key used in accessing the wireless

network via WEP encryption.

Fill in the appropriate value/phrase.

Apply

Click Apply to save the changes.

Cancel

Click

Cancel to exit the

application.

Note:

You must use the same value/phrase or

WEP key settings for all wireless computers in
order for the wireless network to function well

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