Mitsubishi Electronics A101 user manual Site Survey

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64-bit and 40-bit WEP keys use the same encryption method and can interoperate on wireless networks. This lower level of WEP encryption uses a 40-bit (10 hexadecimal digits assigned by the user) secret key and a 24-bit Initialisation Vector assigned by the wireless LAN adaptor. 104-bit and 128-bit WEP keys also use the same encryption method.

After assigning the WEP keys, click APPLY to save and activate the encryption. Manually assigned encryptions are more secure than automatically generated encryptions.

Use Manual Assignment instead of Automatic Generation if you are not sure whether other wireless clients use the same algorithm as that of the Wireless LAN adaptor.

Keep a record of the WEP encryption keys.

3.2.3Site Survey

The Site Survey window displays the available networks within the wireless LAN adaptor range and the following network settings.

BSSID - The IEEE MAC address of the available wireless networks.

SSID - SSID (Service Set Identifier) of the network.

CH - Direct sequence channel used by the network.

RSSI - Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) in dB..

Encryption - shows whether a network has enabled WEP encryption enabled or disabled.

Select an available network and click Connect to establish a connection. Click Search to rescan available networks.

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Contents A101 Wireless USB Adaptor User’s Manual Page Disclaimer Contents Troubleshooting How this guide is organised About this guideConventions used in this guide Standard DimensionsInterface TechnologyChapter Welcome Package contentsDiamond Digital A101 Wireless USB Adaptor FeaturesTop view Bottom viewRear view LED IndicatorsAd-hoc network Network setupInfrastructure network Installation Click Install A101 Installing the device drivers and utilitiesFound New Hardware dialogue Installing the deviceWall mounting Software Support Control Center icons Control CenterControl Center left-click menu Control Center right-click menuStatus Wireless SettingsStatus tab Connection tab IP Config tabPing tab Basic tab ConfigurationTwo ways to assign WEP keys Encryption tabSite Survey Link State About Wireless SettingsTable of Icon Indications Other right-click options Command iconsAbout Control Center Main Window Mobile ManagerMobilise menu File menuEdit menu View menu Creating a new configurationSoftware Support Diamond Digital A101 Wireless USB Adaptor Use this window to set the proxy server and printer sharing General settings Editing a configurationNetwork settings Wireless tab Network TypeTCP/IP settings Device tab Network settings Identification tabTCP/IP settings-IP Address tab TCP/IP settings DNS tab TCP/IP settings Gateway tabTCP/IP settings Wins tab Internet settingsCommand buttons Sharing settingsLaunching Site Monitor Site MonitorSite Monitor main window To launch the Site MonitorMonitoring a connection Troubleshooting Problem TroubleshootingInstructions contained in this User Guide ProblemAction Service Contacts New Zealand Western Australia