Creative Network Blaster CW2230, User Manual

Page: 31 / 57

Configuring Settings 4-6
To configure WEP
9. Click the Authentication box and select Auto .
10. Click the Data Encryption box and select WEP .
11. Click the Key Length box and select 64 or 128 bits.
12. Select the Hex or ASCII option.
13. In the Network key box, type either Hex (10 or 26 characters) or ASCII (5
or 13 characters) values. These keys serve as passwords that encrypt your
data before transmission.
14. Click the OK button.
To configure WPA-PSK
7. Click the Authentication box and select WPA-PSK .
8. Click the Data Encryption box and select TKIP or AES .
9. In the Pre-shared Key box, type a password, which encrypts your data
before transmission.
10. Click the OK button.
It is recommended
that you set up WEP or
WPA-PSK encryption.
This can help prevent
unauthorized users
from accessing your
network. For more
information on
encryption settings,
refer to "Configuring
Settings" on page 4-1.