Actiontec electronic MI424-WR user manual Wep, Click Apply to save changes

Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless Network

WEP

If WEP was selected in the Advanced Security Settings screen, the “WEP Key” screen appears.

1.Select the appropriate network authentication level from the drop- down list. Options include Open System Authentication, Shared Key Authentication, or Both.

2.Activate WEP key 1 by clicking the radio button next to “1” on the left side.

3.Select the length of key 1 by selecting “64/40 bit” or “128/104 bit” from the appropriate drop-down list in the “Key Length” column.

4.Select the type of key from the appropriate drop-down list in the “Entry Method” column. If “Hex” is selected, the key must be made up of hexadec- imal digits. If “ASCII” is selected, the key can be made up of any characters.

5.Enter the key in the appropriate text box in the “Encryption Key” column. If 64/40 bit was chosen in step 2, enter 10 characters. If 128/104 bit was cho- sen, enter 24 characters. Depending on what option was selected in step 3, enter hexadecimal or ASCII characters.

6.Click Apply to save changes.

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