Creative CW2202 manual Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP

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Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)

For more information about configuring WEP settings, see "About Network Security" on page B-1.

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a data stream encryption technology that allows you to define up to four keys shared between APs and wireless clients. Unauthorized wireless clients that do not have the same keys are locked out. Refer to Figure 4-7to learn more about configuring these settings.

Data Encryption (WEP) Enables or disables WEP encryption.

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Figure 4-7

Authentication Mode Select Open System or Shared Key to allow any wireless client to join your wireless LAN. Select Shared Key only to allow wireless clients with the same WEP keys to join your wireless LAN.

WEP Mode/Keys Specify hexadecimal or ASCII WEP keys (64 or 128 bits) to be used for encryption. 64-bit keys have 10 hex or 5 ASCII characters;

128-bit keys have 26 hex or 13 ASCII characters.

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Contents

Page User’s Guide Contents Contents Appendixes Glossary Introduction Package Contents IntroductionSystem RequirementsIntroduction Document ConventionsAbout Your Wireless AP Router About Your Wireless AP Router Front PanelRear Panel Setting Up Your Wireless AP Router Setting Up Your Wireless AP Router Set up your Wireless AP Router as shown in Figure Setting Up Your Wireless AP Router Configuring Basic Settings Configuring Basic Settings Windows 2000/XP Configuring your wired clientPreparing a client Windows SE/MeConfiguring your wireless client Configuring basic settings on your Wireless AP Router Disabling the proxy setting in your web browserType admin in the User Name and Password boxes Figure Configuring Basic Settings Configuring Internet connection settings PPPoE connection Manual Connect option Dhcp connection IP Address/Subnet MaskFixed IP connection using static IP address DNS Servers Default GatewayConfiguring Wireless LAN settings Wireless SsidConfiguring Wireless Security settings Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP Wi-Fi Protected Access-Pre Shared Key WPA-PSK Configuring Advanced Settings Configuring Advanced Settings Configuring LAN settingsConfiguring Wireless MAC Address Access Control Forwarding ConfiguringSettings Configuring Wireless Advanced settings Changing router web page access password Upgrading Firmware Locate New FirmwareRestoring or saving a profile Resetting Wireless AP Router About Wireless LANs About Wireless LANs Features Benefits Wireless LANsAbout Ad-Hoc Mode Figure A-1 Ad-hoc Network About Wireless LANs A-2About Infrastructure Mode Figure A-2 Infrastructure Network About Wireless LANs A-3Setting Up Wireless LANs Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Turbo-GHow do I obtain maximum wireless networking performance? Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Glossary Glossary Glossary E-2 Essid Extended Service Set Identity Glossary E-4 Glossary E-5 Mbps Megabits Per Second Megabits/Megabytes Modem Network MaskGlossary E-7 Glossary E-8 Wi-Fi TCP/IPSafety Precautions Safety Precautions Power SourceCleaning Servicing