How Do I Configure My DOCSIS Residential Gateway?

Field Name

Description

 

Current Network Key

Allows you to select which of the four 64-bit or 128-bit

 

keys to use to encrypt your data when you are using

 

encryption that requires the manual entry of an encryption

 

key. Only one WEP key is in use at a time. You must

 

manually change keys. They do not change automatically.

 

Notes:

 

ƒ 64-bit and 40-bit encryption are two different names

 

for the same encryption

 

ƒ 128-bit and 104-bit encryption are two different names

 

for the same encryption

 

PassPhrase

Automatically generates WEP encryption keys required to

 

communicate with the network.

 

Although not required for WEP operation, use of a

 

PassPhrase can simplify the configuration and setup of

 

each of your client wireless adapters.

 

Using a PassPhrase eliminates the need to manual enter

 

lengthy encryption keys and reduces the chance of error

 

associated with entering entry of large numbers.

 

Important: Click Generate WEP Keys when complete.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Section

The selections available in this section allow you to configure WPS.

Field Name

Description

WPS Config

Allows you to enable or disable WPS

 

 

Device Name

Allows you to enter your device name

 

 

WPS Setup AP Section

The selections available in this section allow you to use PIN-protected security.

Field Name

Description

PIN

The personal identification number (PIN) of a device trying

 

to connect

 

 

Status

Displays WPS status

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