Asus AB-V100 Personal Computer User Manual


 
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Chapter 4: Software support
Config - EncryptionTab
Wireless data transmissions between
your wireless LAN adapter and the AP
are secured using the Wired
Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption.
Check the Data encryption (WEP
enabled) option to assign the WEP
keys.
Check the Network Authentication
(Shared Mode) option if you wish to
use a network key to authenticate a
preferred wireless network.
Unchecking this option allows the network to operate on an Open System
mode.
Key Format allows you to set a hexadecimal digit or ASCII character WEP
key.
Key Length allows you to choose a 64-bit or a 128-bit WEP key. A 64-bit
encryption contains 10 hexadecimal digits or 5 ASCII characters. A 128-bit
encryption contains 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters.
Network Name - Displays the network SSID. The network SSID is a string
use to identify a wireless LAN. Assign different SSIDs to segment the
wireless LAN and increase network security. Set the SSID to a null string to
allow your station to connect to any available access point. Null string may
not be used in Ad-hoc mode.
Channel. In Infrastructure mode, wireless LAN adapter automatically tunes
in to the access point channel. In Ad-hoc mode, select a channel that is
allowed for use in your country/region. See the Appendix for channel
information.
Data Rate. Select Fully Auto to allow the wireless LAN adapter to adjust to
the most suitable connection. You may also fix data transfer rates to 11, 5.5,
2 and 1 Mbps.
PS Mode. This field allows control of the wireless LAN adapter power saving
features. The CAM (Constantly Awake mode) is recommended for systems
running on AC power. Other options include MAX_PSP (Maximum Power
Savings) and Fast_PSP (Fast power-saving mode)
Others. Click the WEP or Advanced link to open the Encryption or Advanced
property tab sheet.