Linksys WAP54A manual Status Tab

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Wireless Access Point

Figure 5-4

This will open the WEP Key Setting screen, Figure 5-4. From this screen, you can select the type of WEP encryption to use.

From the pull-down menu at the top of the screen, select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152- bit encryption. Then, select the key you wish you use for encrypting your data, Key 1-4. In the field beside the key you’ve chosen, type the key in Hexadecimal characters, which, on your keyboard, are the letters “A” through “F” and the numbers “0” through “9”. Each type of encryption requires a key of a certain length:

64-bit encryption requires a 10 character key.

128-bit encryption requires a 26 character key.

152-bit encryption requires a 32 character key.

Click the Apply button to apply your changes or Cancel to cancel your changes. If you require online help, click the Help button. Clicking the Apply or Cancel button will return you to the Setup tab. Click either button again on this tab, depending on your choice.

Wireless Network Access Point

The Status Tab

The “Status” tab, shown in Figure 5-5, will display the Access Point’s current MAC address and state as well as the state and MAC Address of each wireless point on your

network associ- ated with it.

Figure 5-5

For more informa- tion on any device listed, simply click the MAC Address of that device and

another screen, shown in Figure 5- 6, will appear, dis- playing details on that device.

Figure 5-6

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Contents Wireless Access Point Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents IntroductionPlanning Your Wireless Network Package ContentsMinimum Requirements s Network TopologyGetting to Know the Wireless Access Point Wireless Access Point’s PortsReset Button Wireless Access Point’s LEDsConnecting Wireless Access Point Setup TabWireless LANStatus Tab Advanced Tab Filter TabClick the Add to List Help Tab Appendix a Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?How do I reset the Access Point? How do I resolve issues with signal loss?Are 802.11a and 802.11b products compatible? Setting Up TCP/IP in WindowsTCP/IP Setup for Windows 98 and Millennium TCP/IP Setup for Windows XP TCP/IP Setup for Windows NTTCP/IP Setup for Windows Appendix C Glossary Wireless Access Point Wireless Network Access Point Wireless Access Point Environmental Appendix D SpecificationsAppendix E Warranty Information Technical Support RMA Issues Fax Appendix F Contact InformationSales Information Web FTP SiteCopyright 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved