D-Link DWL-G120 manual Data Encryption

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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Encryption

D-Link AirPlus G Wireless Utility

Data Encryption:

Enable encryption by clicking in the box. Data encryption is de-selected as the default setting.

Authorization Mode:

Open Authentication - communicates the key across the network Shared Authentication - allows communication only with other devices with identical WEP settings

Auto - will automatically adjust to the Authentication mode of the wireless access point or router

Default Key:

Enter a key in either ASCII or hexadecimal format. Select one of the 4 keys that you have created to be the default key.

Key Length:

Select the key length, either 64 or 128 bits

Key Format:

ASCII or hexadecimal format

Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers from 0-127

Click Apply if you have made any changes

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Contents Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G120 Contents Package Contents Introduction Features and Benefits Convenience of Plug & Play installationFeatures Wireless BasicsWireless Basics Standards-Based Technology Installation Considerations Getting Started Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network IP AddressUsing the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility Link InfoConfiguration PreambleEncryption Data EncryptionSite Survey Available NetworksProperties Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP Networking BasicsNetworking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Naming your Computer Checking the IP Address in Windows XP Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Connections Screen below, please do the following Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me/98 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Why does my wireless connection keep dropping? Technical Specifications Technical Support Warranty and Registration Page Important Note