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5.Click the Generate Key button.
Your pass phrase will be converted to hexadecimal form. The length of the key generated will vary according to the level of security.
•WEP 64: 10 characters
•WEP 128: 26 characters
6.Make a note of the key that is generated and click the OK button. The WLAN connection to the sunrise surf & talk box will be closed. In the list of available wireless network connections, you will see that the network is already displayed as a WEP encrypted wireless network.
7.Reconnect your PC or laptop via the WLAN and enter in the key that was generated.
WPA encryption
WPA encryption protects your network from unauthorized access. It works similarly to WEP encryption, but with dynamic, changing keys.
Note: If your PC or laptop supports WPA encryption (e.g., WPA1.x, WPA2.0), it is preferable to WEP encryption. If you do not know for certain which standards your PC or laptop supports, contact your computer‘s manufac- turer.
How to configure WPA encryption
1.Log in to the sunrise surf & talk box’s administrative interface (see Logging in and logging out, p.25).
2.Select the Encryption tab in the Security menu.
You may choose between WPA1+2. WPA2 is generally the preferred choice.
3.Enter any sequence of characters in the Key fi eld.
4.Click the OK button.
The WLAN connection to the sunrise surf & talk box will be closed.
In the list of available wireless network connections, you will see that the network is already displayed as a WPA encrypted wireless network.
5.Reconnect your PC or laptop via the WLAN and enter into your PC or laptop the key that was generated.