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generate the WEP keys, please define the key entry method as
Alphanumeric
or
Hexadecimal
(for hexadecimal characters, only digits 0-9 and letters A-F are valid). Then edit the texts in the
blank fields below, from
Key 1
to
Key 4
, as the encryption codes. Note that these codes/keys
shall be identical between the wireless nodes within the range and the access point only. Check
the table below to find valid key length of each encryption type:
64 bit
128 bit
Alphanumeric
5
characters
13 characters
Hexadecimal
10 digits
26 digits
Use WEP Key
Indicate which WEP key you intend to apply to activate the WEP encryption from the pull-down
menu. Make sure that the intended access point on the wireless network shares the same keys.
By default,
Key 1
will be used.
Create Keys with Passphrase
Choose this command when the associated wireless network uses a passphrase to create WEP
keys. Enter the passphrase string in the
Passphrase
filed to generate four encryption keys in the
Key
fields above. Note that only letters A-F are valid for the
Passphrase
feature.
After finish configuring the
Encryption
features, remember to click the
Apply
button to initiate the
new settings.
The Site Survey Tab
Choose this tab to learn the general information on the status of current scan lines, including BSSID,
SSID, signal strength, the channel number, WEP type, and network type. You may want to select the
Rescan
button to reinitiate the scanning process and update the list. Later the result of scanning will
be renewed and displayed afterwards.
In addition, if you double-click any of the displayed entries, you may directly make an association
with it, and you will be led to the
Status
tab then.
