Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For MFC-8890DW)
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Network key
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There are some rules for each security method:
Open system/Shared key with WEP
This key is a 64-bit or 128-bit value that must be entered in an ASCII or hexadecimal format.
• 64 (40) bit ASCII:
Uses 5 text characters. e.g. “WSLAN” (this is case sensitive).
• 64 (40) bit hexadecimal:
Uses 10 digits of hexadecimal data. e.g. “71f2234aba”
• 128 (104) bit ASCII:
Uses 13 text characters. e.g. “Wirelesscomms” (this is case sensitive)
• 128 (104) bit hexadecimal:
Uses 26 digits of hexadecimal data. e.g. “71f2234ab56cd709e5412aa2ba”
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK and TKIP or AES
Uses a Pre-Shared Key (PSK) that is 8 or more characters in length, up to a maximum of 63 characters.
LEAP
Uses User ID and Password.
• User ID: Up to a maximum of 64 characters in length
• Password: Up to a maximum of 32 characters in length
EAP-FAST
Uses User ID and Password.
• User ID: less than 64 characters in length.
• Password: less than 32 characters in length.