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4
Select the appropriate key length. Supported key lengths are 40, 56, 64, 104, and
128 bits. Remember that the more bits there are in the key, the higher the level of
security. Click
Generate
. The system generates your personal key.
Tip:
You can enter and edit the personal WEP key in text format, too. Click
As Text
, and type in the text. Click
OK
and the system converts the text
into hexadecimal format. You can copy and paste the text by using the
CTRL+ C and CTRL+V key combinations respectively.
5
Click
OK
to save the WEP key and to close the dialog box.
Importing and exporting personal keys
You can import personal WEP keys from a file and save them to a file. The system
administrator can import personal WEP keys from a smart card and export them
to a smart card.
1
On the General settings page, select the
Personal Keys
tab. Select the key you
want to import or export and click
Import
or
Export
accordingly.
2
If you are importing a key, select the source from which you want to import and
click
Open
. If you are exporting a personal key, select the destination to which
you want to save the key, and click
Save
.
Selecting a personal key
1
On the Profiles page, select the profile you want to modify, click
Edit
, and select
the
Security
tab.
2
Select
Use WEP security
, then select
Use a personal WEP key
. Click
Select
.
3
A list of personal WEP keys is displayed. Select a personal key from the list and
click
OK
.
4
Click
OK
to close the
Edit Profile
dialog box.
Smart cards
A smart card is a miniature SIM-card sized plastic card with an embedded
computer chip. Smart cards provide a means of storing vital information such as
security keys or network profiles. Smart cards also provide an easy way for users to
carry data with them. The Nokia C110/C111 is equipped with an integrated smart
card reader that reads the electronic data from a smart card.
The smart card is protected by a PIN code, which provides an additional tool for
managing secure user authentication in a wireless LAN. Only a person who knows
the PIN code can access the information stored on the smart card. The Nokia
Smart Card has the default PIN code 0000. For security reasons, it is important
that you change the PIN code. Keep the new code secret and in a safe place.
