Linksys WPC54GR manual Wireless Security WEP

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Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster

WEP

WEP - Select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption

Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. It is case- sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. This passphrase must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.)

WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. For 128-bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.

Advanced Users

TX Key - The default transmit key number is 1. If your network’s access point or wireless router uses transmit key number 2, 3, or 4, select the appropriate number from the TX Key drop-down box.

Authentication -The default is set to Auto, so it will auto-detect for Shared Key or Open System authentication. For Shared Key authentication, both the sender and the recipient share a WEP key for authentication. For Open System authentication, the sender and the recipient do not share a WEP key for authentication. If you are not sure which authentication method to select, keep the default, Auto.

Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.

WPA Personal

WPA Personal offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select TKIP or AES for encryption. Then enter a Passphrase that is 8-63 characters in length.

Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu.

Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field.

Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

Figure 5-17: Wireless Security - WEP

Figure 5-18: Wireless Security - WPA Personal

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Contents Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Front Panel List of Figures10 Import a Profile Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC IntroductionWelcome What’s in this User Guide?Introduction What’s in this User Guide? Topology the physical layout of a network Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology RoamingNetwork Layout Link Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook AdapterLED Indicators PowerStarting the Setup Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook AdapterSetting up the Adapter Connecting the AdapterWEP Key Needed for Connection Congratulations 10 Network Settings Manual SetupWEP PSK2 WPA PersonalEAP-TLS WPA EnterpriseRadius 19 Confirm New Settings Link Information Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Status screenWireless Network Status More Information-Network Statistics Wireless Network StatisticsSite Information Site SurveyProfile Information Profiles12 Create a New Profile Create a New ProfileWPA Personal Needed for Connection 13 Available Wireless Network 15 Wireless Mode 17 Wireless Security WEP 19 Wireless Security PSK2 EAP-TLS 22 Wireless Security Radius Using EAP-TLS 25 Congratulations Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingWireless-G Notebook Adapter does not work properly What 802.11b features are supported? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the 802.11b standard? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is Spread Spectrum? What is infrastructure mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band?What is RADIUS? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WEP? What is WPA?Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Appendix B Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationFigure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-6 Network Connection Wireless Security Security Precautions Appendix C Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SpeedBooster 802.11g Ofdm Appendix F SpecificationsLimited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationWireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Appendix I Contact Information