Chapter 2. Using the Wireless LAN Configuration Utility
2.4Implementing Security
The Encryption tab allows you to set up WEP encryption to protect your wireless network. WEP encryption uses either a
Each wireless device on your network must use the same encryption method and keys.
Choose one of the following settings from the Encryption(WEP) drop down box:
•Disabled: Data is not encrypted.
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For security purposes, the utility displays asterisks for the encryption key every time the Wireless LAN Configuration Utility window is closed and then
To use 64-bit WEP Encryption
1.Select
2.Enter a key. The WEP key values are hexadecimal and can only contain the numbers 0 through 9 and the letters a through f.
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