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A.2.4, Encryption Property Encryption, Open System, Encryption Algorithm - security

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Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) A.2.4 Encryption Property Page Use the Encryption property page for configuring WLAN adapter Encryption settings. The absence of a physical connection makes wireless links vulnerable to information theft. Encryption is an efficient method of preventing data theft and improving data security. The firmware supports Open System, 40-bit and 128-bit Encryption algorithms. Use the Encryption Algorithm pull-down menu to select the Open System, 40-bit or 128-bit Encryption algorithm to be used for the adapter. The Open System algorithm (default setting) does not encrypt packets over the network. Select Open System to disable Encryption for the WLAN adapter and allow for the transmission and receipt of data with no security. Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide A - 9

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Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA)
Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide
A - 9
A.2.4
Encryption Property Page
Use the
Encryption
property page for configuring
WLAN adapter Encryption settings. The absence of a
physical connection makes wireless links vulnerable to
information theft. Encryption is an efficient method of
preventing data theft and improving data security.
The firmware supports
Open System,
40-bit
and
128-bit
Encryption algorithms.
Use the
Encryption Algorithm
pull-down menu to select
the Open System, 40-bit or 128-bit Encryption
algorithm to be used for the adapter. The Open System
algorithm (default setting) does not encrypt packets over
the network. Select
Open System
to disable Encryption
for the WLAN adapter and allow for the transmission
and receipt of data with no security.