WEP security settingsSelect WEP as the WLAN security mode.The wired equivalent privacy (WEP) encryption methodencrypts data before it is transmitted. Access to thenetwork is denied to users who do not have therequired WEP keys. When the WEP security mode is inuse, and your device receives a data packet notencrypted with the WEP keys, the data is discarded.In an ad-hoc network, all devices must use the sameWEP key.Select WLAN security settings and from the following:• WEP key in use — Select the desired WEP key.• Authentication type — Select Open or Shared.• WEP key settings — Edit the settings for the WEPkey.WEP key settingsIn an ad-hoc network, all devices must use the sameWEP key.Select WLAN security settings > WEP key settingsand from the following:• WEP encryption — Select the desired WEPencryption key length.• WEP key format — Select whether you want toenter the WEP key data in ASCII or Hexadecimalformat.• WEP key — Enter the WEP key data.802.1x security settingsSelect 802.1x as the WLAN security mode.802.1x authenticates and authorises devices to accessa wireless network, and prevents access if theauthorisation process fails.Select WLAN security settings and from the following:• WPA/WPA2 — Select EAP (ExtensibleAuthentication Protocol) or Pre-shared key (asecret key used for device identification).• EAP plug-in settings — If you selected WPA/WPA2 > EAP, select which EAP plug-ins defined inyour device to use with the access point.• Pre-shared key — If you selected WPA/WPA2 >Pre-shared key, enter the shared private key thatidentifies your device to the WLAN to which youconnect.WPA security settingsSelect WPA/WPA2 as the WLAN security mode.Select WLAN security settings and from the following:• WPA/WPA2 — Select EAP (ExtensibleAuthentication Protocol) or Pre-shared key (asecret key used for device identification).• EAP plug-in settings — If you select WPA/WPA2 > EAP, select which EAP plug-ins defined inyour device to use with the access point.• Pre-shared key — If you select WPA/WPA2 > Pre-shared key, enter the shared private key thatidentifies your device to the WLAN to which youconnect. 141 Settings
