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Configuring WEP Wireless Security

If you use a wireless PC to configure WEP settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired PC to make any further changes.

To configure WEP data encryption:

  1. From under the Setup menu in the left-hand panel, click Security Settings.The Security Settings screen will display.
  2. From the Security Type pull-down menu, select WEP.

    Figure 2-12

  3. From the Authentication Type pull-down menu, select either Mix or Shared Key to use WEP data encryption.
  4. From the Encryption Strength pull-down menu, select either 64-bit or 128-bit encryption.
  5. Program the four Security Encryption (WEB) Keys either manually or automatically. The values must be identical on all PCs and access points in your network.
    • Automatic - Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. The four key boxes will be automatically populated with key values; Key 1 is the active key by default.
    • Manual - Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F)
      Select which of the four keys will be active.
  6. Click Apply to save your settings.

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