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Spectrum24 Network Configuration
Encryption
Select the Encryption tab in the Advanced Properties window to view the Encryption
property page.
Figure 8-19. Encryption Property Page
Encryption is an efficient method of preventing data theft and improving data security in a
wireless environment. Use the Encryption property page to configure WLAN adapter data
packet Encryption settings.
Choose one of the following Encryption options from the Encryption Algorithm pull-down
menu:
Use the Open Systems option as a default setting when no data packet Encryption is
needed over the network. Selecting Open Systems provides no security for the data
being transmitted over the network. Select OK to enable Open System Encryption.
Select 40-bit Encryption and enter a 10 Hex digit password by spreading the 10 Hex
digits between the two password fields provided for each Encryption key. Select OK
to save and implement the password for the Encryption keys.