NETGEAR WAG302 Network Router User Manual


 
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG302
3-18 Basic Installation and Configuration
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Understanding WEP/WPA Security Options
The figure below identifies the various WEP/WPA security options. A full explanation of these
standards is available in Appendix B, “Wireless Networking Basics.
Figure 3-10: WEP/WPA Settings menus for 11a and 11b/g
The WEP/WPA Settings for 11a and 11b/g are explained as follows:
WEP: Enable or Disable the Wired Equivalent Privacy for data encryption.
Network Authentication: Specifies the Authentication type used: Open System, Shared
Key, Legacy 802.1x, WPA with Radius, or WPA-PSK. The default is Open System.
If Shared Key is selected, you need to enable WEP and enter at least one shared key.
Note: Output power is automatically adjusted by AutoCell when the Auto RF
Management option is enabled. The default setting is for the AutoCell Auto RF
Management option to be enabled.
WEP/WPA Settings 11a menu WEP/WPA Settings 11b/g menu