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Action tec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual
128-bit WEP
128-bit
WEP
requires one key of 13 hexadecimal pairs. A hexadecimal digit con-
sists of alphanumeric characters ranging from 0-9 or A-F. An example of a 128-bit
WEP
key is: 3D-44-FE-6C-A1-EF-2E-D3-C4-21-74-5D-B1. To create a 128-bit
WEP
key, enter 13 hexadecimal digit pairs in the Key text box. After activating 128-
bit
WEP
on the Gateway, a computer with wireless capability can join the network
only if this key is entered in the computer’s wireless encryption scheme.128-bit
WEP offers greater security than 64-bit WEP under most circumstances
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Note : Not all wireless
PC
Cards support 128-bit
WEP
. Ensure
that all
PC
Cards installed in the networked computers support
128-bit
WEP
before activating.
After changing settings, click Next or Back to continue, or Save and Restart to
make all changes permanent.
Important : Wireless networking devices use public radio chan-
nels to transmit voice and data communications. Although WEP
is the standard security technology used today and offers some
degree of security, Qwest cannot guarantee the security, privacy,
or confidentiality of any transmissions made via such devices,
and Qwest makes no assurances or warranties relating to their
use by you. You are responsible for all use of your Qwest DSL
service, regardless of the source of a transmission, whether by
you or an authorized third party, over your Qwest DSL service.