Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 300
ìIn the Key Length field, select the required length of the WEP key.
Note that all components in a network must use the same key length to be able to communicate with each other.
Use a key 128 bit in length if all network components support this. This offers greater protection for the data in your network.
ìIn the Key Type field, select the character format for creating keys:
–HEX
The keys are entered as hexadecimal characters. Entries should be made with the digits 0 to 9 and the characters A to F only. 26 hexadecimal characters are used for a
–ASCII
The keys are formed from characters of the ASCII character set. For a key that is 128 bits in length, 13 characters are used, and for a key with length of 64 bits, 5 characters are used.
After selecting the key length and key type, you can use either a passphrase to generate your key automatically, or manually enter the key:
uGenerating keys with a passphrase
For encryption, you can use a passphrase from which the required keys are gener- ated automatically.
ìActivate the Use Passphrase option. This activates the appropriate entry field.
ìIn the Use Passphrase field, enter any sequence of characters as the passphrase. You can enter up to 260 characters.
Notes:
uRemember that all the connection partners must use the same passphrase for encryption.
uMake a note of your passphrase and store it in a secure place.
ìIn the Default Key field, select one of these four created keys with which data trans- fer on your PC is to be encrypted.
ìClick Apply to accept the changes.
The security options of your Gigaset USB Adapter 300 have now been activated.
uCreating keys manually
In the Key 1 to Key 4 fields, you can enter up to four keys. The length of the character string you enter is determined by the settings in the fields Key Length and Key Type.
ìEnter at least one key in one of the four text fields.
Note:
All connection partners must use the same key.
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