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WEP, Wireless Distribution System

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N450 Wireless Router WNR2500 WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security is an authentication and data encryption mode that is superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. WEP supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps and does not function with WPS. However, if you set up a wireless distribution system (see Wireless Distribution System on page 82), WEP is the only security that can be supported. Note: The WEP option displays only if you select Up to 54 Mbps from the Mode list.  To configure WEP security: 1. Select BASIC > Wireless. 2. In the Security Options sections of the Wireless Settings screen, select the WEP radio button. 3. In the Authentication Type list, select one of the following types: • Automatic. If you enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field and click the Generate button, the four keys are automatically generated. • Shared Key. If you select this option, you must select one key and enter the value manually. 4. In the Encryption Strength list, select the encryption key size: • 64-bit. Standard WEP encryption, using 40/64-bit encryption. • 128-bit. Standard WEP encryption, using 104/128-bit encryption. This selection provides higher encryption security. 5. Depending on the authentication type, generate the key automatically or enter it manually: • If the authentication type is Automatic: a. In the Passphrase field, enter a passphrase: genie BASIC Settings 33

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genie BASIC Settings
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N450 Wireless Router WNR2500
WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security is an authentication and data encryption mode that
is superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. WEP supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps and
does not function with WPS. However, if you set up a wireless distribution system (see
Wireless Distribution System
on page
82), WEP is the only security that can be supported.
Note:
The WEP option displays only if you select Up to 54 Mbps from the
Mode list.
To configure WEP security:
1.
Select
BASIC > Wireless
.
2.
In the Security Options sections of the Wireless Settings screen, select the
WEP
radio
button.
3.
In the Authentication Type list, select one of the following types:
•
Automatic
. If you enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field and click the Generate
button, the four keys are automatically generated.
•
Shared Key
. If you select this option, you must select one key and enter the value
manually.
4.
In the Encryption Strength list, select the encryption key size:
•
64-bit
. Standard WEP encryption, using 40/64-bit encryption.
•
128-bit
. Standard WEP encryption, using 104/128-bit encryption. This selection
provides higher encryption security.
5.
Depending on the authentication type, generate the key automatically or enter it manually:
•
If the authentication type is Automatic:
a.
In the Passphrase field, enter a passphrase: