Actiontec electronic HPAP108T manual WEP 64 bits, WEP 104/128 bits, WEP 128/152 bits

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Actiontec MegaPlug Wireless Network Extender User Manual

From the “Security” drop-down list, select the type of security to be applied to the wireless network. Options include No Security, WEP 40/64 bits, WEP 104/128 bits, WEP 128/152 bits, WPA-PSK, and WPA.

No Security

Selecting this security option applies no security to the wireless network. Any user with a wireless-equipped computer will be able to join the network

WEP 64 bits

Selecting this security option applies 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) security on the wireless network. 64-bit WEP requires a key composed of 10 hexadecimal dig- its or 5 ASCII characters. A hexadecimal digit consists of an alphanumeric character ranging from 0-9 or A-F; an ASCII character can be any character on the keyboard. To create a 64-bit WEP key, select “Hex” (hexadecimal) or “ASCII,” then enter ten hexadecimal digits or 5 ASCII characters in the “WEP Key 1” text box. After activating 64-bit WEP, a computer with wireless capability can join the network only if these same keys are entered in the computer’s wireless encryption scheme.

WEP 104/128 bits

Selecting this security option applies 128-bit WEP security on the wireless network. 128-bit WEP requires a key composed of 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII char- acters. A hexadecimal digit consists of an alphanumeric character ranging from

0-9 or A-F; an ASCII character can be any character on the keyboard. To create a 128-bit WEP key, select “Hex” (hexadecimal) or “ASCII,” then enter 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters in the “WEP Key 1” text box. After activating 128-bit WEP, a computer with wireless capability can join the network only if these same keys are entered in the computer’s wireless encryption scheme.

WEP 128/152 bits

Selecting this security option applies 152-bit WEP security on the wireless network. 152-bit WEP requires a key composed of 32 hexadecimal digits or 16 ASCII char- acters. A hexadecimal digit consists of an alphanumeric character ranging from

0-9 or A-F; an ASCII character can be any character on the keyboard. To create a 152-bit WEP key, select “Hex” (hexadecimal) or “ASCII,” then enter 32 hexadecimal digits or 16 ASCII characters in the “WEP Key 1” text box. After activating 152-bit WEP, a computer with wireless capability can join the network only if these same keys are entered in the computer’s wireless encryption scheme.

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Contents Wireless Network Extender Table of Contents Limited Warranty Setting Up Static IP AddressSetting Up File and Printer Sharing SpecificationsIntroduction1 FeaturesGetting to Know the Network Extender Wireless light flickers green when the Extender is activeSystem Requirements Power Light What is HomePlug?Phone USA Technical SupportActiontec Electronics, Inc 760 N. Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA Plugging in the Extender Installing the Wireless Network ExtenderInstalling the Configuration Utility Page Connecting a Wireless Computer to the Homeline Network This page left intentionally blank Locate Device Using Configuration UtilityIP Setting Setup WizardObtain an IP Address Automatically Wireless SettingDisabled WPA-PSK Management Factory DefaultDevice Info Using the Web Configuration Interface Extender Wireless Station ListSystem Summary System Properties AdministrationWireless Network IP SettingsChannel Wireless SecurityHide Ssid Broadcast WEP 128/152 bits WEP 64 bitsWEP 104/128 bits Data Rate Adjust the Network Extender’s data rate here Wireless Advanced SettingsPage MAC Filtering Restore Settings from a Backup File Backup/Restore SettingsReboot Firmware UpgradeThis page left intentionally blank Troubleshooting TroubleshootingYes Frequently Asked QuestionsWhich wireless cards will work with the Extender? This page left intentionally blank Windows 98 SE Setting Up Static IP AddressPage 192.168.0.2 Enter the following numbers in the Subnet mask text box Windows MeSetting Up Static IP Address Do not include the periods they are automatically entered Windows Page Setting Up Static IP Address 192.168.0.2 Windows XP Page Setting Up Static IP Address 192.168.0.2 Windows XP Setting Up File Printer SharingFile Sharing Page Setting Up File and Printer Sharing Page Setting Up File and Printer Sharing Page Click OK. a System Settings Change window appears. Click Yes Page Printer Sharing Page Frequency Band GHz ~ 2.5 GHz Modulation Specifications aWireless GeneralCarrier Modulation LED IndicatorsPower, Wireless EnvironmentalGlossary Access PointPage Appendix B Glossary This page left intentionally blank Class B Equipment Regulatory Compliance NoticesModifications All other names are the property of their respective owners Miscellaneous Legal NoticesLimited Warranty Actiontec Electronics, Inc North Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA Limited Warranty