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Chapter 6 Advanced Setup
128-bit WEP
128
-bit
WEP
requires one key of
13
hexadecimal pairs. A hexadecimal digit consists
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.
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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.
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.