3Com WL-305 warranty Custom Installation, Options, Wlan Service Area, Security Settings

16CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE WIRELESS CLIENT

	To get the best reception:
	■ Clear the area around the antenna of items that could block radio
	transmission, such as metal objects, electronic devices, and cordless
	telephones.
	■ Even a slight change in antenna orientation can affect the network association.
	If necessary, move your computer a few inches to find a better signal.
Custom Installation	If you want to set up a custom configuration during installation, when the
Options	installation program asks for the Setup Type, select Custom and click Next.
	You can change the WLAN Service Area and Security settings.
WLAN Service Area	Attach to any WLAN Service Area automatically—This option associates the client
	automatically to the WLAN service area with the best signal strength.
	Specify a WLAN Service Area—Select this option and enter the name of a WLAN
	service area. The name must match the name of the access point WLAN Service
	Area exactly.
	For more information on these settings, see “Changing Network and Security
	Settings” on page 23.
Security Settings	In the Security settings window, select one of the options and click Next.
	If you select No Security for no encryption, no further configuration is necessary.
	The other options require you to configure encryption keys or authentication
	settings in the next window. The settings must match those on the access point.
	For more information on these settings, see “Security Settings” on page 24.
	40-bit Shared Key (Wi-Fi) Encryption
	40-bit Shared Key (Wi-Fi) security requires you to set up encryption keys using one
	of the following:
	■ An encryption string, which is a string of characters between 8 and 64
	characters long. The string is a combination of letters and numbers and is case
	sensitive. The encryption string can be used only with other 3Com 11 Mbps
	Wireless LAN PC Cards and access points, and must match exactly across all
	devices in the wireless network.
	■ Hexadecimal keys (for use with compatible equipment from other
	manufacturers). The key sequences must match exactly across all devices in the
	wireless network.
	Ask your system administrator for the encryption string or hexadecimal keys.

To enter an encryption string:

1In the Security settings window, select 40-bit Shared Key (Wi-Fi)and click Next.

2In the Encryptions Settings window, select Text Message.

3Type the encryption string in the spaces provided.

4Click Next when finished.