Netgear rangemax wn802t User Manual

Wireless Security Settings

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2. From the Data Encryption drop-down menu, select encryption strength (64-bit, 128-bit, or 

152-bit). For Open System, the default is None. If encryption is selected, fields for the 
passphrase and four keys display on the same screen (see 

3. You manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be 

identical on all PCs and wireless access points in your network. Select either:

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Automatic – Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase field and 
click Generate Keys. The four key fields will be automatically populated with key values.

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Manual – Enter the number of hexadecimal digits appropriate to the encryption strength: 
10 digits for 64-bit, 26 digits for 128-bit, and 32 for 152-bit (any combination of 0-9, a-f, 
or A-F).

4. Select the key to be used as the default key by clicking the radio box of that key. (Data 

transmissions are always encrypted using the default key.).

See the document “Wireless Communications” for a full explanation of each of these options, 
as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard. A link to this document on 
the NETGEAR website is in 

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5. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless 

clients will not be able to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots 
and other public access situations).

6. Click Apply to save your settings.