1 repeater mode - security configuration – Netac Tech T600 User Manual

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l To set up the Repeater, the user must enter the MAC address of the Parent AP/Router/Repeater which

this Repeater is connected in the Parent MAC Address field.

l To link an additional repeater, the user must enter the MAC address of the additional repeater in the

Child MAC Address field.

5.2.1 Repeater Mode - Security Configuration

To enable security, select the desired security mode (WEP or WPA) in the Repeater Mode setup page (Figure

5.7) and click the Setup button to enter the configuration page. Under Repeater Mode, you must make sure

the security configuration of AP and Network Card are consistent with Repeater in order to communicate with

each other.

5.2.1.1 WEP Configuration Page

The Repeater Mode WEP Configuration page is identical to the one for AP Router Mode. Refer to Figure 5.3,

"AP Router Mode - WEP Configuration Page" for the details.

Table 5.7 details the WEP configuration.

Table 5.7 Repeater Mode - WEP Configuration

Field

Description

WEP Length

Select WEP key length: 64 bits or 128 bits.

Mode

Select WEP key format: Hexadecimal or ASCII.

Passphrase

Passphrase is used to generate the WEP keys. Click the Generate button to

generate the keys. Click the Clear button to clear the Passphrase field.

Key 1-4

WEP keys.

Default key

Select default WEP key from Keys1-4.

5.2.1.2 WPA Configuration Page

The Repeater Mode WPA Configuration page is identical to the one for AP Router Mode. Refer to Figure 5.4,

"AP Router Mode - WPA Configuration Page" for the details.

Table 5.8 details WPA configuration.

Table 5.8 Repeater Mode - WPA Configuration

Field

Description

Authentication

Use PSK (Pre-Shared Keys) authentication only.

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