Hama Wireless LAN Router 300 Mbps Operating Instructions Manual

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93.2.2 Setting the Encryption for APFirst, it is important to understand a range of terms. The next section will explain the main terms used here:Authentication: Authentication is a process in which the identity, e.g. of a person is determined based on a certain characteristic.This can be done by fingerprint, password or any other proof of authorisation.Encryption: Encryption is a process in which plain text is transformed into a coded text via an encryption process (algorithm). One ormore codes can be used for this. It must also be mentioned that each individual encryption process offers one or more authenticationoptions.The following encryption types are available for this mode:• 64 Bit and 128 Bit WEP encryption• WPA and WPA2 encryptionYou can make the settings under Wireless/Security Settings in the menu on the left for the AP, Station Ad-Hoc and Station Infrastruc-ture mode.Encryption is deactivated by default. However, for security reasons, werecommend that you always use encryption.3.2.2.1 WEP encryptionWired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a standard encryption algorithm for WLAN. It both controls the access to the network andguarantees the integrity of the data. This method is considered vulnerable due to a range of weaknesses.First select whether you want to use 64 bit or128 bit encryption. 128 bit encryption offersgreater security. Then select either Hex(characters from 0-9 and a-f) or ASCII (anycharacter) for the Key Format. This alsodetermines the length of the key.Default Key allows you to select one of fourpreset keys. Select Key 1, for example, andenter your key of choice with the requiredlength.Examples:64 bit Hex (10 characters) = 231074a6ef64 bit ASCII (5 characters) = j31n.128 bit Hex (26 characters) = 231074a6b9773ce43f91a5bef3128 bit ASCII (13 characters) = urlaub2006.+0Click Apply to save your settings. You must then restart the router for the settings to take effect. To do so, click Apply in the nextwindow. The wireless network with encryption is available after you restart.