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Security

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Security The Security tab contains the WEP configuration settings on the intial page. If you select WPA as the authentication type, an additional tab will appear with the WPA configuration options based on your selection. Authentication Select from the pulldown menu the type of authentication to be used Type: on the selected device(s). Open: The key is communicated across the network. Shared: Limited to communication with devices that share the same WEP settings. Open System/ Shared Key: The key is communicated and identical WEP settings are required. WPA: Used to authenticate clients via a RADIUS server. WPA-PSK: Does not utilize a RADIUS server for authentication but uses a passphrase that is configured on the clients and access points. Encryption: Enable or disable encryption on the selected device(s). Select which defined key is active on the selected device(s). Key Values: Select the key size (64-bit, 128-bit, or 152-bit) and key type (HEX or ASCII) and then enter a string to use as the key. The key length is automatically adjusted based on the settings you choose. DWL-2100AP User Manual 60

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DWL-±100AP User Manual
Security
The Security tab contains the WEP configuration settings on the intial page. If you select
WPA as the authentication type, an additional tab will appear with the WPA configuration
options based on your selection.
The key is communicated across the network.
Open:
Shared:
Open System/
Shared Key:
WPA:
WPA-PSK:
Limited to communication with devices that share the same
WEP settings.
The key is communicated and identical WEP settings are required.
Used to authenticate clients via a RADIUS server.
Does not utilize a RADIUS server for authentication but uses a
passphrase that is configured on the clients and access points.
Authentication
Type:
Select from the pulldown menu the type of authentication to be used
on the selected device(s).
Key Values:
Select which defined key is active on the selected device(s).
Select the key size (64-bit, 128-bit, or 152-bit) and key type (HEX or
ASCII) and then enter a string to use as the key. The key length is
automatically adjusted based on the settings you choose.
Encryption:
Enable or disable encryption on the selected device(s).