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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
WEP
Authentication Type. Select the authentication method you want the Access Point to use, Shared Key or Open
System. Shared Key is when both the sender and the recipient share a WEP key for authentication. Open System
is when the sender and the recipient do not share a WEP key for authentication. All devices on your network must
use the same authentication type.
Allow PCs with the same wireless network name (SSID) to see each other. When enabled, devices in the
same wireless network will be able to access each other, so they can transfer files through the network. To deny
access, select Disabled. Otherwise, keep the default, Enabled.
Default Transmit Key. Select a Default Transmit Key (choose which Key to use).
WEP Encryption. Select a level of WEP encryption, 64 bits (10 hex digits) or 128 bits (26 hex digits).
Passphrase. To generate WEP keys using a Passphrase, then enter the Passphrase and click the Generate key.
Key 1-4. If you want to manually enter WEP keys, then complete the fields provided. Each WEP key can consist of
the letters “A” through “F” and the numbers “0” through “9”. It should be 10 characters in length for 64-bit
encryption or 26 characters in length for 128-bit encryption.
Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes. Click Help for more information.
Figure 5-8: Wireless Security - WEP Screen