When wireless encryption is enabled, the Wireless Settings page expands to include encryption options.
Exclude Unencrypted check box: When checked, only wireless devices with matching encryption keys will be allowed to connect to the PCX5000. When unchecked, wireless devices with matching encryption keys and wireless devices with no encryption will be allowed to connect. It is strongly recommended for security reasons to check this box.
Key Entry Type selection box: Selects the type of encryption to use
Key Entry Mode selection box: Encryption keys may be entered as alphanumeric characters (select Key Entry Mode “Alpha”) or Hexadecimal numbers (use entry mode “Hex”).
Encryption Key entry box: The PCX5000 can decrypt up to four separate encryption keys. Enter up to four encryption keys in these entry boxes. Typically, only one key is used. This key may be entered into any entry box.
Transmit Using Key selection box: Select the encryption key to use when transmitting.
Important Information!
When you are using the encryption options, you will not make a wireless connection if the encryption keys for the computer’s wireless access card and the PCX5000 do not exactly match.
Important Information!
When an Encryption Key of PC corresponds with one of 4 Encryption Keys of PCX5000, PC can access PCX5000.
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