Creative 2030 manual 11Wireless Network Properties dialog box

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•For Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) you have three options: Disabled, 64 Bits (40-bits), and 128 Bits (104 bits). All wireless network devices in a Local Area Network (LAN) must have the same WEP settings and WEP key entry for this feature to work. If WEP is disabled, the data is not encrypted before being transmitted. For enabling encryption, you must select either 64 Bits or 128 Bits.

•The type of Encryption option to use depends on your Access Point encryption settings.

4.When the Wireless Network Properties dialog box similar to Figure 4-11appears, click the Data Encryption (WEP enabled) check box to select it.

5.Click the The key is provided for me automatically check box to deselect it.

6.Complete the Network key box with random hexadecimal values or ASCII characters. These keys serve as passwords that encrypt your data before transmission.

7.Click the OK button.

Figure 4-11:Wireless Network Properties dialog box

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Contents Page Creative Network Blaster Wireless LAN USB Adapter Contents Configuring Your Computer’s Network Settings Appendixes Product Return Tech Support Warranty Information Safety Precautions Safety Precautions General SafetyFCC Radiation Exposure Statement Introduction Introduction Package Contents Before You BeginDocument Conventions About Wireless LAN Installation Cost Speed Mobility Scalability About Wireless LANWireless LAN Ad-hoc mode FlexibilityInstalling Hardware Installing Hardware About Rear View Wireless LAN USB AdapterUSB cable connectors Installing Hardware Page Page Installing Drivers and Configuration Utility Windows 98SE2Add New Hardware 4Add New Hardware After restarting your computer, 8Network Blaster 10Network Blaster 12Configuration Utility Windows14Found New Hardware 16,click the Next button 18,click the Finish button 20Network Blaster 22Network Blaster 24Configuration Utility Windows MeDialog box similar to 28Network Blaster 29Network Blaster 32Configuration Utility Windows XP 33Found New Hardware34,click the Finish button 35Network Blaster 37Network Blaster 39Network Blaster 40Configuration Utility Uninstalling Drivers Configuration Utility Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter Configuration Utility IconConfiguring Settings State boxConfiguration Settings Click the Operating Mode boxSite Survey Settings Site Survey tab Configuring the Wireless LAN USB AdapterEncryption Settings Encryption tabAdvanced Settings Advanced tab Configuring the Wireless LAN USB AdapterAbout tab Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter Configuring Settings Windows XP Using the Wireless Network ConnectionEncryption settings 11Wireless Network Properties dialog box Network Status Using the Configuration Utility Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter Configuring Your Computer’s Network SettingsConfiguring Your Computer’s Network Settings Network Configuration Windows 98 SEClick the Specify an IP Address option to select it Configuring Your Computer’s Network Settings Network Configuration Windows Network Configuration Windows XP OK button to complete the configuration General Specifications Specifications Specifications A-2 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Windows 98SE/ Me/2000Problems with Software Click Start -Control PanelMy computer is unable to connect to another wireless client Radio Interference Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Frequently Asked Questions FAQs What is a Wireless Access Point? Frequently Asked Questions FAQs C-3 Glossary Glossary Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Dsss Extended Service Set Identifier Essid Glossary D-4 Local Area Network LAN Glossary D-6 Glossary D-7 Glossary D-8 Glossary D-9 Service and Warranty Information Product Return Service and Warranty InformationAmericas Tech Support Warranty Information Asia Service and Warranty Information E-5 Helpline Information For South Africa For MalaysiaService and Warranty Information E-7