Channel: This is the radio channel that the Ethernet Adapter will operate on, if you experience interference you may need to try different channels. (Available channels are separated by frequencies; channels
WEP Key: WEP is the wireless encryption standard implemented in the Ethernet Adapter. To use it, a client device (54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter) must provide a key that will be authenticated by the Wireless Access Point, Router or Gateway.
Keys are classified by their size, 64 bit, and 128 bit. Although these keys are hexadecimal values, the Access Point, Router or Gateway takes care of con- verting and encrypting your defined key.
Enable WEP: Check the Enable WEP box to enable it. To enable the most secure use of WEP, also set Authentication to “Shared key” when WEP is enabled.
WEP key lengths: Select the appropriate WEP key length by clicking on the arrow, the selected length applies to all keys.
WEP key 1 - 4 : Enter your Phrase, or number sequence to be used as a WEP key. you can set up to four different WEP keys.
Default WEP key to use: Select either HEX (Hexadecimal) or Decimal for the WEP key to be used. Do this by clicking on the arrow. Data transmissions will always be encrypted using the default key.
Authentication: There are two methods provided by the 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter that are used too authenticate it to the access point, Open System or Shared Key.
-Shared Key- allows only stations that know the keys to authenticate.
Once all your changes have been completed, click on Apply to continue.
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