TRENDnet TEW-224UB Manual - Page 38

Item WEP Mode Authentication Type Submit Hide Description Two WEP modes are available as below: Mandatory and Optional. Mandatory: WEP Encryption is required to establish connection with other stations within the wireless network. Optional : Your station can communicate with other stations within the wireless network regardless if they use WEP or not. The authentication type 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 System, Share d Key, and Auto. Open System: If the Access Point is using "Open System" authentication, then the wireless adapter will need to be set to the same authentication type. Shared Key: Shared Key is when both the sender and the recipient share a secret key. Auto: Select Auto for the USB adapter to select the Authentication type automatically depending on the Access Point Authentication type. Click Submit to save the changes. Click Hide 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. - 34 -