Chapter 3 Using the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility
Default Key
When 64 Bit or 128 Bit encryption is selected, the “Default Key” text box activates. Click the arrow next to the text box to reveal a list box with four options: Key #1, Key #2, Key #3, and Key #4. Some networks use a default key when using encryp- tion (rather than using all the keys available) If connecting to a network using a default key, click on the default key number used by the network
Mode
When 64 Bit or 128 Bit encryption is selected, the “Mode” text box activates. Click the arrow next to the text box to reveal a list box with two options: Mandatory and Optional. Select the option by clicking on it.
Mandatory - When Mandatory is selected, all other computers trying to con- nect to the Adapter must use the same encryption scheme used on the wireless network to which the Adapter is currently connected.
Optional - When Optional is selected. other computers can connect to the Adapter without using the encryption scheme used on the wireless network to which the Adapter is currently connected.
Authentication Type
When 64 Bit or 128 Bit encryption is selected, the “Authentication Type” text box activates. Click the arrow next to the text box to reveal a list box with three options: Open System, Shared Key, and Optional. Select the option by clicking on it.
Open System - When Open System is selected, the Adapter and the wireless device to which it is connected send and accept randomly generated keys that last only a short time before new keys are generated and sent. This is the highest level of authentication.
Shared Key - When Shared Key is selected, the Adapter and wireless device to which it is connected send and accept a single key. This key is used indefinitely, and if an outside user discover the key, he can eavesdrop on the network traffic between the Adapter and wireless device.
Optional - When Optional is selected. other computers can connect to the Adapter without using any type of authentication.
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