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Configuring the Network / Windows XP / Creating an Ad Hoc Network
6After entering a network name and choosing security options as described below, select [This is a
•Network name (SSID): Enter a name of up to 32 characters.
•Network Authentication: Choose from [Open] and [Shared].
•Data encryption: Choose from [WEP] and [Disabled].
•Network key: If [WEP] is selected for [Data encryption], enter a security key. To enable
•Key index (advanced): If [WEP] is selected for [Data encryption], choose a key index.