WEP/WPA Settings Help

Security Options


Security Encryption (WEP)

Authentication Type

Normally this can be left at the default value of "Automatic". If that fails, please check your wireless card's documentation to see what method to use.

Encryption Strength

Select the WEP Encryption level:


Security Encryption (WEP) Key

If WEP is enabled, you can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all PCs and Access Points in your network.

Automatic Key Generation (Passphrase)

Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button to automatically configure the WEP Key(s). If encryption strength is set to 64 bit, then each of the four key boxes will automatically be populated with key values. If encryption strength is set to 128 bit, then only the selected WEP key box will automatically be populated with key values.

Manual Entry Mode

Select which of the four keys will be used, and enter the matching WEP key information for your network in the selected key box.

For 64-bit WEP - Enter ten hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, A-F).

For 128-bit WEP - Enter twenty-six hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, A-F).

Be sure to click Apply to save your settings in this menu.


Security Encryption (WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK)

Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box. The Passphrase must be 8 to 63 characters in length.


To Save Or Cancel Changes

Click Apply to have your changes take effect.
Click Cancel to return to the previous settings.