Sony PCWA-C700 - Wireless Lan Dual Pc Card, Operating Instructions Manual, Page: 20 / 80

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WEP
If Data Encryption (WEP) is enabled for the Access Point to which
you connect, check this item. When this item is checked, you also
need to enter the encryption key (WEP key) in the “Key” field.
The data encryption function serves to prevent unauthorized access
to the network. For security reasons, it is strongly recommended
that you enable this feature. The setting can be configured
individually for Access Point Network connection mode and Peer to
Peer Network connection mode. When connecting to an existing
network, consult your network administrator regarding the proper
settings. For information on how to control this setting at the Access
Point, refer to the manuals of the Access Point. When configuring a
Peer to Peer network, the setting must be the same for all computers
on the network.
Key
If data encryption (WEP) is enabled for the Access Point, enter the
encryption key (WEP key) here. Because this key functions as a
password that enables communication with the network, the key
entered here must be exactly the same as that set for the Access
Point. Only computers for which the key has been configured
correctly can join the network. The number of characters depends
on the “ASCII/Hex” and “Length” settings (see table below).
ASCII/Hex Length Number of characters
ASCII
40 bits 5 characters
104 bits 13 characters
Hex
40 bits 10 characters
104 bits 26 characters
z
Hint
This product supports a function called “roaming” which allows the creation of a
wireless network with multiple Access Points for wider coverage. When using
this function, configure all Access Points to the same Network Name (SSID) and
Data Encryption (WEP) settings.