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Create with Passphrase
– Security keys for WEP encryption are
generated from your Passphrase string, so you must use the same
passphrase on all the other stations in your network.
Manual Entry
– “Manual Entry” allows you to manually enter key
elements (two hexadecimal digits in each block).
Default Key ID
– Choose the Key ID that has the encryption
string you prefer. If you are using a key generated from the
passphrase, you must use the same passphrase and key on each
station.
To use the WEP function, take the following steps:
1. Select “128-bit” or “64-bit” in the “Encryption” field.
2. Choose “Create with Passphrase,” type a string in the
Passphrase field, and click
Generate
.
3. Select the key, and click
Apply
.
Note:
A passphrase string can consist of up to 32
alphanumeric characters.
Or
1. Check “Manual Entry” and enter hexadecimal numbers into
one of the key fields. The bit key must be in hexadecimal
numerals (0~9, A~F, e.g., D7 0A 9C 7F E5).
2. Click
Apply.