Netgear MA521 MA521 Reference Manual - Page 11
Security, Configuration, Description - wep
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This table describes the options available from the Configuration section: Configuration Description Network mode Configurable between 802.11 Ad-hoc and Infrastructure modes. In 802.11 Ad-hoc mode, the wireless nodes form their own local network where the end nodes communicate peer-to-peer without an Access Point. In Infrastructure mode, the wireless searches all available wireless channels to associate with an Access Point. Network Name (SSID) Enter a 32-character (maximum) Service Set ID in this field; the characters are case sensitive. When the wireless node is operating in Ad-Hoc mode, this field operates as the Basic Service Set ID (BSSID). All wireless nodes in the same network should use the same BSSID. When in Infrastructure mode, this field defines the Extended Service Set ID (ESSID). The ESSID assigned to the wireless node is required to match the Access Point ESSID in order for them to communicate. Channel Specifies a channel only when using an Ad-hoc network mode. Security To prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing data transmitted over the network, the Security section of the Configuration Utility offers secure data encryption, known as WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), to better protect your data transmissions. 10