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8.3
Setting Security
After launching the SoftAP™ it is highly recommended that wireless security is set-up. Choose the
type of security encryption (WEP or WPA) consistent with your other wireless equipment and
follow the instructions given in either Section 8.3.1 (WEP Security Settings) or in Section 8.3.2
(WPA Security Settings).
8.3.1
WEP Security Settings
WEP
(Wired Equivalency Protocol) Open Key is an encryption standard for 802.11 devices that
provides security for wireless LANs. The “key” used is the “password” should be the same for all
802.11b/g devices you wish to connect, including your HP PC.
Important
Security can be set up using either WEP (Wired Equivalency Protocol) or WPA (Wi-Fi Protected
Access). It is important to set up matching security types between 802.11 devices. Be certain to
check the type of security on your other wireless 802.11b/g device(s) in order to decide which
type of security needs to be set up on your HP PC.
To set WEP security on your HP PC:
1.
Left click on the SoftAP™ icon in the system tray (shown in figure 61) to open the
Wireless SoftAP™ dialog box.
Figure 61: Software Access Point icon
The Wireless SoftAP™ dialog box will appear.
Figure 62: Wireless SoftAP™ dialog box
Software Access Point
System Tray icon.
