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THE SECURITY TAB
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a data privacy mechanism based on a
64/128-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard. In
order to utilize WEP encryption, all points in your wireless network must have
WEP enabled and be set to the same Key Setting.
• WEP (Disable/64-bit/128-bit). To use WEP encryption, select Enable. For
no WEP encryption, select Disable. This specific WEP encryption is
unique to Linksys and may conflict with other vendors’ WEP encryption.
• Passphrase. This is the code used when a point on the wireless network wishes
to log on to the network. It is a text string with a maximum of 32 alphanumeric
characters. The WEP Key Settings are based upon the Passphrase determined by
you. Type that here. This passphrase may not work with non-Linksys products
due to possible incompatibility with other vendors’ passphrase generators.
• WEP Key Setting. This setting is the configuration key used in accessing
the wireless network via WEP encryption. To generate an encryption key:
1. Type exactly the same case sensitive Passphrase in the PassPhrase field. For
security purposes, please create your own Passphrase.
2. Click the Done button to create the encryption keys. The Passphrase gener-
ates four unique keys.
THE IP SETTING TAB
The IP settings for the Access Point are made from this tab. This is for the
SNMP Configuration Utility use only.
• IP Address. This IP address must be unique to your network. We suggest
you use the default IP address of 192.168.1.250. As this is a private IP
address, there is no need to purchase a separate IP address from your serv-
ice provider. Verify the address and click the Apply button to save changes.
• IP Mask. Your Access Point’s Subnet Mask must be the same as your
Ethernet network. Verify this is correct and click the Apply button to set it.
• DHCP Setting. Check the box next to DHCP Enable to allow it to obtain
a dynamic IP address from a DHCP server. You may also choose how the
WAP11 dynamically obtains an IP address—either Wireless or Ethernet.
• IP Filtering. For security, click the check box to enable IP filtering, which
allows IP packets only through the Access Point.
• Gateway. This setting only appears when the DHCP client is enabled; it
indicates the status of the gateway and is not user-adjustable.
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