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Chapter 4 Configuration
Parameter
Encryption
WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)
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Meaning
Select a type of data encryption for wireless communication from
the following options:
No encryption
Data is transmitted without encryption. Avoid this option since
any communication may be intercepted.
"No encryption" can be selected only when "No authentication" is
selected for Wireless authentication.
WEP
WEP is a common encryption method supported by most devices.
Use an encryption key to communicate with a wireless device.
WEP can only be selected when "No authentication" is selected for
Wireless authentication.
TKIP
TKIP is an encryption method which is more secure than WEP, but
slower. Use an pre-shared-key to communicate with a wireless
device.
TKIP can be selected only when WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK is selected
for Wireless authentication.
AES
AES is more secure than TKIP, and faster. Use a pre-shared-key to
communicate with a wireless device.
AES can be selected only when WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK is selected
for Wireless authentication.
TKIP/AES mixed mode
TKIP/AES mixed mode allows both TKIP and AES authentication
and communication.
TKIP/AES mixed mode can be selected only when WPA/WPA2
mixed mode - PSK is selected for Wireless authentication.
Enter a pre-shared key for use with wireless authentication.
* Use 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive) for a preshared key
when you select character type as an input method. Enter 64 digits using
0 to 9 and a to f (not case-sensitive) when you select hexadecimal type as
an input method.
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