Gigabyte GN-BR01G User Manual

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the network.    The TKIP encryption algorithm is stricter than the one 
used by WEP but is based on the same standard.   
 
WPA: The 802.1x authentication protocol, allows users to authenticate 
wireless network access through a RADIUS Server and is a required by 
WPA standard. If no RADIUS Server exists in your network environment, 
you still can use WPA through the use of WPA Pre-shared Key. 
 
WEP Key 
 
The AirCruiser G supports two WEP standards: 64-bit,152-bit. Select 
either 64-bits or 152-bits from the drop-down list activate WEP 
encryption. The 64-bits encryption uses 40 bits as a secret key, 
(user-defined) and the remaining 24 bits are reserved. The 128-bits 
encryption uses 104 bits as a secret key, (user-defined) and the 
remaining 24 bits are reserved. 
 
WPA Re-key 
Enabling the requirement for WPA rekeying of a Passphrase for 
increased security. Default is disable. 
 
WEP Re-key Timer 
Specify time (in minutes) for expiration of the current WPA Key. 
 
WPA PSK Passphrase 
 
The Passphrase must be between 8 and 64 characters. 
 
WPA PSK Re-key 
A user without a RADIUS server, may specify generating a new WPA 
PSK key more frequently than each time he connects to the network. 
 
WPA PSK Re-key Timer 
 
Specify time (in minutes) for expiration of the current WPA PSK key