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Chapter 4: Setting Security 21
4
Setting Security
This chapter explains how to enable security for the AP+2 using
WPA and WEP.
When you first set up your Zoom AP+2, security is turned off by
default. This means that your wireless signal is not encrypted and
that anyone with compatible wireless technology can access your
network.
You can select one of two ways to configure and implement
security for your wireless network:
•
WPA
– WiFi Protected Access, sometimes called WPA Shared
Key. This is more secure and easier to install than WEP, but
you can only use it if all of your wireless devices support WPA.
•
WEP
– Wired Equivalent Privacy. This uses static keys and is
less secure than WPA. WEP security allows you to specify
whether you want 64-bit or 128-bit encryption.
Before you proceed with the instructions in this section, you must
decide whether you want to use WPA or WEP security. If all of
your wireless devices support WPA or WPA Shared Key, we
recommend you use WPA. You can check a device by checking the
manual that came with that device or by checking the configuration
software for that device. Look under
Security
or
Encryption
or
Setup
or
Advanced Features
.
If you have to use WEP, go to
Setting Up Security Using WEP
on page 24. Otherwise, continue below.