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SECTION 1
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Set the encryption items in accordance with Table 2.
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AdHoc Network: Specify the same value for all the computers for which the encryption key is
used for connection.
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Infrastructure Network: Specify the identical encryption keys to the encryption keys set for
the access point. For instructions on how to check the encryption keys set for the access
point, refer to the access point manual.
Table 2: Encryption Key Setup
Item
Encryption
(WEP)
Create Keys
with
Passphrase
Passphrase
Create Keys
Manually
(Hexadecimal
Input)
ASCII Input
Default Key
Description
Click the down arrow and select an encryption option.
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Disable: Disables the encryption. In this case, “Create keys with Passphrase”
and subsequent items are greyed out, and you cannot enter anything.
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64 bit: The encryption is set. Select either “Create keys with Passphrase”,
“Create keys manually”, or “ASCII Input”, and enter the encryption keys.
•
128 bit: The encryption is set. Select either “Create keys with Passphrase”,
“Create keys manually”, or “ASCII Input”, and enter the encryption keys.
Not supported.
Not supported.
Select this to use hexadecimal character codes to set the encryption keys
(Keys 1 - 4).
Enter a 10-digit value when you have selected [64 bit] for the encryption. Enter
a 26-digit value when you have selected [128 bit] for the encryption.
Select to use the ASCII codes to set encryption keys (Keys 1 - 4). Select this if
network does not contain other wireless LAN cards that are set with encryption
key using character codes.
Enter a 5-digit value when you have selected [64 bit] for the encryption.
Enter a 13-digit value when you have selected [128 bit] for the encryption.
You can use the following characters: 0 - 9, A - Z, a - z, _ (underscore).
For example, to set “ABC12” for the encryption key, enter “ABC12.”
Click the down arrow, and select a key from Keys 1 - 4.
Critical Point
Make sure that you specify the encryption keys. If you do not specify the keys, any computer
with a wireless LAN card can be connected. This presents a risk that your data may be
stolen or destroyed.
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