Gigabyte GN-WPKG user manual Making HEX keys

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Figure 3-5.Authentication and Security

Authentication: Before a station connects to a SSID, the authentication type used by the SSID must be known. Authentication types include OPEN SYSTEM, WAP, WAP-PSK and SHARED. (Default: WPA-PSK)

Encryption: To prevent unauthorized access to data transmitted on the network, the Adapter and the Access Point agree on a type of data encryption. Any station that wishes to connect, must have the same password and encryption scheme to connect. Different authentication types have different level of security. (Default: TKIP)

WEP encryption: Select one of the four keys as the default encrypted key.

To setup WEP, you will need to set a ASCII or HEX key to connect to Access Point. The WEP Key can only be saved through the setting of profile.

1.Select a Key #.

2.Select a form of the key (Hex or ASCII).

3.Enter password. Please enter 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII digits.

4.Click OK to save the settings.

Making HEX keys:

64-bit - Generated as 10 alphanumeric characters (0-9, a-f) (example: 843c29a562) 128bit - Generated as 26 alphanumeric characters (0-9, a-f) (example: 3c29f2536bef3276d32e364a2c)

Note: Using a Hex key is more secure than using an ASCII key, and if you are connecting to a GIGABYTE Router or Access Point, ASCII keys are not allowed and you must use a

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Contents User’s Manual FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementFCC Caution Contents Physical Dimensions & Packaging Introduction to the GN-WPKG Wireless PCI AdapterFeatures Product OverviewSystem Requirements LED IndicatorPackage Contents ConditionInstallation Installing the Adapter Hardware InstallationInstalling the Driver & Utility From the main menu, click Install Wireless LAN UtilityPage Page Using the Wireless Utility Profile TabConfiguration Screen Page Configuration Screen Authentication and Security ScreenMaking HEX keys Page Client Certificate Selection List 2-2 .1x Settings CA Server Tab Disable Advanced ScreenLink Status Tab Link StatusSite Survey Tab 10. Site SurveyStatistics Tab 11. StatisticsAbout Tab 13. About TabAppendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Specifications 802.11g backward compatible to 802.11bAppendix C Regulatory Information Important NoteAppendix D Warranty Limited Warranty Statement 1-Year Warranty