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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 sting 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 About Tab
This tab reveals general information on your wireless LAN USB Stick, including the following items:
Figure 4.3 -5: The
About
Tab
Network Driver
Displays the current version and released date of the 802.11b Wireless LAN USB Stick’s driver.
Configuration Utility
Displays the current version and released date of the
WLAN PRISM3 IEEE802.11b
application.
NIC Firmware
Displays the current NIC card firmware version and the MAC (Media Access Control) address of
your wireless card. It is consisted of 12-digit hexadecimal numbers (48 bits in length) to identify your
computer's physical address on the local area network.
