Configure the Wireless Access Point
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Field Name
Description
Current Network Key
Allows you to select which of the four 64-bit or 128-
bit keys to use to encrypt your data when you are
using encryption that requires the manual entry of
an encryption key. Only one WEP key is in use at a
time. You must manually change keys. They do not
change automatically
Notes:
64-bit and 40-bit encryption are two different
names for the same encryption
128-bit and 104-bit encryption are two different
names for the same encryption
Function Keys
Keys
Description
Generate WEP Keys
Automatically generates four WEP keys based on the
PassPhrase entry
Notes:
For 64-bit WEP, four unique 64-bit WEP keys will
be generated
For 128-bit WEP, only one 128-bit WEP key will be
generated. The same key will be entered into all
four key locations.
Apply
Saves all additions, edits, and changes without closing
the screen
Configuring Wireless Data Rates and WiFi Thresholds
Use the Setup Wireless - Advanced page to configure your WAP data rates and
wireless fidelity (WiFi) thresholds.
Note:
If you are not familiar with the advanced settings detailed in this section,
contact your service provider before you attempt to change any of the cable modem
gateway default wireless advanced settings.
Click
Advanced
in the Wireless section of the Setup page to access the Setup
Wireless - Advanced page.
