Configure Wep Legacy Wifi Security - NETGEAR D8500 User Manual

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Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security is a legacy authentication and data encryption mode that is
superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK.WEP limits the WiFi transmission speed to 54 Mbps (the modem
router is capable of speeds of up 1000 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band).
If you want to change the WiFi settings of the modem router's main network, use a wired connection
Tip
to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.
To configure WEP security:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter routerlogin
A login window opens.
3. Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is admin.The default password is password.The user name and password are case-
sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select Wireless.
The Wireless Setup page displays.
5. From the Mode menu, select Up to 54 Mbps.
The page adjusts to display the WEP radio button.
6. In the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button.
7. From the Authentication Type menu, select one of the following types:
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