ALFA NETWORK R36 - Manual (Page 40)

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When using WEP, be sure to define at least one static WEP key for the 3G Mobile
Wireless Router and all its clients. (Default: Disable)
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OPEN — Open-system authentication accepts any client attempting to connect
the 3G Mobile Wireless Router without verifying its identity. In this mode the default
data encryption type is ―WEP.‖
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SHARED — The shared-key security uses a WEP key to authenticate clients
connecting to the network and for data encryption.
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WEP-AUTO — Allows wireless clients to connect to the network using
Open-WEP (uses WEP for encryption only) or Shared-WEP (uses WEP for
authentication and encryption).
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Encrypt Type — Selects WEP for data encryption (OPEN mode only).
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Default Key — Selects the WEP key number to use for authentication or data
encryption. If wireless clients have all four WEP keys configured to the same values,
you can change the encryption key to any of the settings without having to update
the client keys. (Default: 1; Range: 1~4)
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WEP Keys 1 ~ 4 — Sets WEP key values. The user must first select ASCII or
hexadecimal keys. Each WEP key has an index number. Enter key values that match
the key type and length settings. Enter 5 alphanumeric characters or 10
hexadecimal digits for 64-bit keys, or enter 13 alphanumeric characters or 26
hexadecimal digits for 128-bit keys. (Default: Hex, no preset value)
WPA P RE -S HARED
K EY
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) was introduced as an interim solution for the
vulnerability of WEP pending the adoption of a more robust wireless security
standard. WPA2 includes the complete wireless security standard, but also offers
backward compatibility with WPA. Both WPA and WPA2 provide an ―enterprise‖ and
―personal‖ mode of operation. For small home or office networks, WPA and WPA2
provide a simple ―personal‖ operating mode that uses just a pre-shared key for
network access. The WPA Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) mode uses a common
password phrase for user authentication that is manually entered on the access
point and all wireless clients. Data encryption keys are automatically generated by
the access point and distributed to all clients connected to the network.