For Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) you have three options: Disabled, 64 Bits (40-bits), and 128 Bits (104 bits). All wireless network devices in a Local Area Network (LAN) must have the same WEP settings and WEP key entry for this feature to work. If WEP is disabled, the data is not encrypted before being transmitted. For enabling encryption, you must select either 64 Bits or 128 Bits.

The type of Encryption option to use depends on your Access Point encryption settings.

4.When the Wireless Network Properties dialog box similar to Figure 4-11appears, click the Data Encryption (WEP enabled) check box to select it.

5.Click the The key is provided for me automatically check box to deselect it.

6.Complete the Network key box with random hexadecimal values or ASCII characters. These keys serve as passwords that encrypt your data before transmission.

7.Click the OK button.

Figure 4-11:Wireless Network Properties dialog box

Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter 4-10

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