The solution, then, is to segment your network up into multiple groups. If your network had 80 users and you used four WEP keys, a hacker would have access to only ¼ of your wireless network resources. In this way, multiple keys reduce your liability.
Finally, be sure to change your WEP key regularly, once a week or once a day. Using a “dynamic” WEP key, rather than one that is static, makes it even harder for a hacker to break into your network and steal your resources.
WEP Encryption
There are two ways to enable WEP encryption for the PrintServer. The first way is through the Setup Wizard, and the second way is through the
1.Click the Wireless tab of the
2.Click the Security tab. See Figure
3.From the WEP Encryption
4.From the Security Mode
5.Select the Default Transmit Key used by your wireless network.
6.Enter a Passphrase in the Passphrase field, and click the Generate Keys button. The Passphrase is case- sensitive and should have 16 alphanumeric characters or fewer.
7.If you do not want to use a Passphrase, then enter the WEP keys manually in the Key 1 to Key 4 fields. Each WEP key must consist of valid hexadecimal characters, the letters “A” through “F” and numbers “0” through “9”. For
8.Click the Save button to apply your changes.
Appendix B: Wireless Security
Important: Always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same WEP encryption method and encryption key or your wireless network will not function properly.
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What Are The Risks?
