WebTech Wireless WT5800 Locator, Installation Manual

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Terminology and Background
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What is Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)?
Each device in a wireless network MUST use the same
WEP key or the wireless network will not function
properly.
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a method of encrypting network data
transmitted on a wireless network. The WEP encryption key must be set
(and matched) in both the Router and in the Locator. This is done through
HyperTerminal (refer to Configuring the Locator(s) Using HyperTerminal
on page B-4).
The Locator uses two encryption types.
1. WEP 64-bit encryption requires an entry of exactly 10 hexadecimal
characters (the HEX key).
2. WEP 128-bit encryption requires an entry of exactly 26 hexadecimal
characters (the HEX key).
‰ Valid HEX key characters are "0" to "9" and "A" to "F".
While setting up the Router, write down the new and unique WEP key for
use during Locator configuration.
‰ If the unique WEP key is lost or forgotten, a new one must be set
up on the Router.