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Actiontec MegaPlug Wireless Network Extender User Manual
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Chapter 3 Using the Configuration Utility
WEP 128 bits
Selecting this security option applies 128-bit
WEP security on the wireless net-
work. 128-bit WEP requires a key composed of 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII
characters. A hexadecimal digit consists of an alphanumeric character ranging
from 0-9 or
A-F ; an ASCII character can be any character on the keyboard. To cre-
ate a 128-bit WEP key, select “Hex” (hexadecimal) or “ ASCII ,” then enter 26 hexa-
decimal digits or 13 ASCII characters in the “ WEP Key 1” text box. After activating
128-bit WEP , a computer with wireless capability can join the network only if
these same keys are entered in the computer’s wireless encryption scheme.
WEP 152 bits
Selecting this security option applies 152-bit
WEP security on the wireless net-
work. 152-bit WEP requires a key composed of 32 hexadecimal digits or 16 ASCII
characters. A hexadecimal digit consists of an alphanumeric character ranging
from 0-9 or
A-F ; an ASCII character can be any character on the keyboard. To cre-
ate a 152-bit WEP key, select “Hex” (hexadecimal) or “ ASCII ,” then enter 32 hexa-
decimal digits or 16 ASCII characters in the “ WEP Key 1” text box. After activating
152-bit WEP , a computer with wireless capability can join the network only if
these same keys are entered in the computer’s wireless encryption scheme.
WPA-PSK
Selecting this security option applies
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) security with
PSK (Passkey) protection to the wireless network. To set up WPA-PS K, select a
“Cipher Type” ( TKIP or AES ), then enter 8-63 characters in the “Passphrase” text
box. Once activated, all wireless-enabled devices must support WPA and know
the PSK to join the wireless network.
WPA
Selecting this security option applies
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) security to the
wireless network. To set up WPA security, select a “Cipher Type” ( TKIP or AES ),
enter the IP address of the RADIUS server in the “ RADIUS Server” text box, and
then enter the secret key (for communication between the RADIUS server and
the Network Extender) in the “ RADIUS _Secret” text box.