
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
128-Bit WEP Encryption
Note to Mac® users: The Passphrase option will not operate with Apple® AirPort®. To configure encryption for your Mac computer, set the encryption using the manual method described in the next section.
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2.After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key manually by typing in the hex key manually, or you can type in a passphrase in the “Passphrase” field and click “Generate” to create a key.
A hex (hexadecimal) key is a mixture of numbers and letters from
For instance:
C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 =
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3.Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Encryption in the Router is now set. Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same security settings.
WARNING: If you are configuring the Wireless Router or Access Point from a computer with a wireless client, you will need to ensure that security is turned ON for this wireless client. If this is not done, you will lose your wireless connection.
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