Linksys WPG54G manual WEP Settings

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WEP Encryption. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is an encryption method used to protect your wireless communications and prevent unauthorized access to the Presentation Player and/or your network.

WEP uses 64-bit or 128-bit keys to provide access control to your network and encryption security for every data transmission. To decode data transmissions, all devices 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. To enable WEP encryption, click the Enabled radio button. Then click the WEP Key Setting button to configure the WEP settings. To disable WEP encryption, keep the default setting, Disabled.

Default Transmit Key. Select which WEP key (1-4) will be used when the Router sends data. Make sure the receiving device is using the same key.

WEP Encryption. Select the level of WEP encryption you wish to use, 64-bit 10 hex digits or 128-bit 26 hex digits.

Passphrase. Instead of manually entering WEP keys, you can enter a Passphrase. This Passphrase is used to

generate one or more WEP keys. It is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric

Figure 6-3: WEP Settings

characters. (This Passphrase function is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. If you want to

 

communicate with non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on the non-Linksys wireless

 

products.) After you enter the Passphrase, click the Generate button to create WEP keys.

 

Keys 1-4. WEP keys enable you to create an encryption scheme for wireless network transmissions. If you are not using a Passphrase, then manually enter a set of values. (Do not leave a key field blank, and do not enter all zeros, because they are invalid key values.)

If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then the key must be exactly 10 hexadecimal characters in length. If you are using 128-bit WEP encryption, then the key must be exactly 26 hexadecimal characters in length. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0”-“9” and “A”-“F”.

When finished making your changes on this tab, click the Save Settings button to save these changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes.

Chapter 6: Configuring the Presentation Player with the Web-Based Utility

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Wireless SecurityList of Figures Monitor/Projector ConnectionLinksys Presentation Converter Icon Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Presentation Player Planning your Wireless Network Network TopologyRoaming Network Layout Getting to Know the Presentation Player OverviewBack Panel Front Panel Infrared SensorRemote Control Remote ControlConnecting the Presentation Player Hardware InstallationPower Connection LAN Connection Placement Options Installing the Stand for Vertical PlacementSetting up the Presentation Player InstallationDestination Location Congratulations How to Access the Web-based Utility Setup TabNetwork Settings WEP Settings Administration Tab Player PasswordStatus Tab Status TabHelp Tab Help TabUsing the Control Utility Control UtilityPresentation Options Browse for your File Using the Remote Display Presentation Utility Remote DisplayPresentation List Using a USB Memory Disk to Install Files Using a USB Memory Disk to Install Files Conversion Linksys Presentation Converter IconConvert your File Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Presentation Player Frequently Asked Questions What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is a BSS ID? Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Presentation Player Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareAppendix D Windows Help TCP/IPAppendix E Glossary Wireless-G Presentation Player Wireless-G Presentation Player Wireless-G Presentation Player Wireless-G Presentation Player Wireless-G Presentation Player Appendix F Specifications Appendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementWireless-G Presentation Player Appendix I Contact Information