D-Link DVA-G3340S Network Router User Manual


 
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The wireless LAN interface
of the DVA-G3340S has
various security features
used to limit access to the
device or to encrypt data
and shared information.
The available standardised
security for wireless LAN
includes WEP and WPA
Wireless security is
configured with the
Wireless Settings menu
located in the Home
directory.
Wireless Settings WEP
Home > Wireless > WEP
Wireless Security WEP
Security Options for Wireless
In the Wireless Settings menu, select the type of security you want to configure. The
menu will change to present the settings specific to the method being configured.
The Router’s wireless security options include three levels of WEP encryption and
WPA for IEEE 802.1x network authentication or WPA with a user configured Pre
Shared Key (PSK).
WEP Encryption
WEP (Wireless Encryption Protocol or Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption can be
enabled for security and privacy. WEP encrypts the data portion of each frame
transmitted from the wireless adapter using one of the predefined keys. Decryption
of the data contained in each packet can only be done if the both the receiver and
transmitter have the correct key.
WEP is disabled by default. To enable WEP, select the Enable option. Configure the
Encryption Keys as desired and click the Apply button. The encryption key setup is
described below.