3 wireless security, Wpa pre-shared key – Billion Electric Company BiPAC 7300M User Manual

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AP. WDS takes advantages of cost saving and flexibility which no extra wireless client

device is required to bridge between two access points and extending an existing wired or

wireless infrastructure network to create a larger network.

In addition, WDS enhances its link connection security in WEP mode, WEP key encryption

must be the same for both access points.

WDS Service: The default setting is Disable. Check Enable radio button to activate this

function.

Peer WDS MAC Address: It is the associated AP’s MAC Address. It is important that

your peer’s AP must include your MAC address in order to acknowledge and communicate

with each other.

(Note: For MAC Address, Semicolon ( : ) must be included)

4.3.1.3 Wireless Security

You can disable or enable with WPA or WEP for protecting wireless network.

The default mode of wireless security is disabled.

WPA Pre-Shared Key

WPA Algorithms: TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) utilizes a stronger encryption

method and incorporates Message Integrity Code (MIC) to provide protection against

hackers.

WPA Shared Key: The key for network authentication

.

The input format is in character

style and key size should be in the range between 8 and 63 characters.

Group Key Renewal: The period of renewal time for changing the security key

automatically between wireless client and Access Point (AP).

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