Hardware Installation and WLAN Configuration
DeviceMaster AIR User Guide
: 2000365 Rev. C
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Changing the Wireless Operating Mode Settings
9.
If necessary, set the WEP Encryption.
a.
Select
Enable Encryption
to use WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) on the
network.
b.
Make sure that all devices on the network, and the access point share the
same WEP selection (either Enable or Disable) and they must share the
same WEP key. The WEP key is generated from ASCII or Hexadecimal
entries that are either 64, 128, or 256 bits in length.
c.
Select the
Key Type
(ASCII or Hexadecimal)
d.
Enter the appropriate digits or letters for up to 4 keys. Select the key you
wish to use. Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0 - 9 and letters A -
F. ASCII is a code representing English letters as numbers from 0 - 128.
10. Select the
Transmission Rate
for the network (default setting is 1-2-5.5-11-22
(Mbps).
11. Select the appropriate
Authentication
method:
•
Open System
- communicates the key across the network
•
Shared Key
- devices must have identical WEP settings to communicate
•
Auto
- automatically adjusts to the Authentication mode of the wireless
client
12. Select
Apply
if you have made any changes or additions.
