Linksys WPC100 manual WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy

Chapter 3

Advanced Configuration

Passphrase  Enter the network’s Passphrase (also called a pre-shared key) of 8-63 characters.

To connect to the network, click Connect. To cancel the connection, click Cancel.

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)

If the network uses WEP encryption, then the WEP Key or Passphrase Needed for Connection screen appears.

WEP Security

Passphrase  Enter the Passphrase or WEP key.

The passphrase is case-sensitive and must be 16 or fewer alphanumeric characters. It must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (For non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually.)

If you enter the network’s WEP key, enter the appropriate number of hexadecimal characters (“0” to “9” and “A” to “F”). For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. For 128‑­bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters.

To connect to the network, click Connect. To cancel the connection, click Cancel.

2. Click Finish.

Congratulations

Congratulations! The Adapter is connected to

the network.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup

If you connect to a router that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you will view this screen:

Select a Method

Before you begin, make sure the router and the computer with the Adapter are in the same room. Then select the method that is most convenient for you.

Push Button (Recommended)  Select this option to use the push button method.

Use Adapter’s PIN number  Select this option to enter the Adapter’s PIN number on the router.

Enter Key Manually  Select this option to manually enter the security key.

Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous screen.

Proceed to the instructions for the method you selected.

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