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•WEP - To enable WEP encryption, click the Enable radio button. To increase wireless network security, using WEP encryption is strongly recommended. Then click the Edit WEP Settings button to configure the WEP settings. To disable WEP encryption, keep the default, Disable.

An acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, WEP is an encryption method used to protect your wireless data communications. WEP uses 64-bit or 128-bit keys to provide access control to your network and encryption security for every data transmission. To decode a data transmission, each device in a network must use an identical WEP key. Higher encryption levels offer higher levels of security, but due to the complexity of the encryption, they may decrease network performance.

Click the Apply button to save your changes. If your page doesn’t automatically refresh itself, then click the Refresh button of your web browser. Click the Cancel button to cancel your changes. Click the Help button for additional on-screen information.

• Site Survey

The Site Survey screen, shown in Figure 7-3, shows all the wireless networks detected by the Bridge and their general information. You can use this screen to connect to one of these networks.

For each wireless network detected, the following information is displayed:

•SSID - The network name. To join a wireless network, click its SSID.

•MAC Address - The MAC address of the network’s access point.

•Channel - The channel setting.

•Signal Strength (%) - The percentage of wireless signal strength.

•Mode - The network mode and status of WEP encryption.

Click the Refresh button to obtain the most up-to-date data. Click the Cancel button to close this screen. Click the Help button for additional on-screen information.

• WEP Encryption

Use the WEP screen, shown in Figure 7-4, to configure the WEP encryption level and WEP keys for the Bridge.

•Default Transmit Key - Select which WEP key (1-4) will be used when the Bridge sends data. Make sure the other wireless-equipped devices are using the same key.

Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility

Figure 7-3: Site Survey

NOTE: Make sure that your WEP key matches the WEP key of the wireless network you want to join. Otherwise, the connection will fail.

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Contents 802 GHz .11b Wireless- B Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this GuideTable of Contents Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Ad-Hoc Mode Infrastructure ModeIntroduction IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Network Topology Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeAd-Hoc Mode LAN Getting to Know the Wireless-B Ethernet BridgePWR Connect the Ethernet Network Cable Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for SetupSetting Up the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Setup WizardOverview List of Bridges Wireless Settings WEP Key Connecting the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge for Network Use Starting the Web-based Utility Using the Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Web-based UtilityWireless SetupSite Survey Password Tab MAC Address AdvancedWireless Settings LAN SettingsStatus LAN StatisticsHelp Tab HelpCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingWeb-based Utility doesn’t detect the Bridge Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is ad-hoc mode? What is Spread Spectrum? Appendix B Wireless Security Brief OverviewWhat Are the Risks? Jamming Attacks Passive AttacksActive Attacks Maximizing Wireless SecurityDictionary-Building or Table Attacks Man-in-the-Middle AttacksWireless-B Ethernet Bridge Ssid Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Figure B-2 WEP Encryption WEP EncryptionAppendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Model Appendix F SpecificationsStandards Ieee 802.11b, Ieee Ports ButtonsWarranty Year Limited Operating HumidityStorage Humidity Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationIndustry Canada Canada Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Appendix I Contact Information
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