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When wireless encryption is enabled, the Wireless Settings page expands to include encryption
options.
Exclude Unencrypted check box: When checked, only wireless devices with matching encryption
keys will be allowed to connect to the PCX5000. When unchecked, wireless devices with matching
encryption keys and wireless devices with no encryption will be allowed to connect. It is strongly
recommended for security reasons to check this box.
Key Entry Type selection box: Selects the type of encryption to use (64-bit or 128-bit). 128-bit
encryptions offers stronger security, but may slow down your connection.
Key Entry Mode selection box: Encryption keys may be entered as alphanumeric characters
(select Key Entry Mode “Alpha”) or Hexadecimal numbers (use entry mode “Hex”).
Encryption Key entry box: The PCX5000 can decrypt up to four separate encryption keys. Enter
up to four encryption keys in these entry boxes. Typically, only one key is used. This key may be
entered into any entry box.
Transmit Using Key selection box: Select the encryption key to use when transmitting.
Important Information!
When you are using the encryption options, you will not make a wireless
connection if the encryption keys for the computer’s wireless access card and
the PCX5000 do not exactly match.
Important Information!
When an Encryption Key of PC corresponds with one of 4 Encryption Keys of
PCX5000, PC can access PCX5000.