4. Depending on the WiFi network that you are configuring, do one of the following:
•
If you are configuring the main WiFi network, do the following:
a. Select Settings > Setup > Wireless Setup.
The Wireless Settings page displays.
b. From the Mode menu, select Up to 54 Mbps.
The page adjusts to display the WEP radio button.
•
If you are configuring the guest WiFi network, select Settings > Setup > Guest
Network.
The Guest Network page displays.
Note: You can configure WEP security for the guest network only if the selection
from the Mode menu for the
main
WiFi network is Up to 54 Mbps. You cannot
set the WiFi mode for the guest network separately from the main WiFi network.
5. In the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button.
The page adjusts.
6. From the Authentication Type menu, select one of the following types:
• Automatic. Clients can use either Open System or Shared Key authentication.
• Shared Key. Clients can use only Shared Key authentication.
7. From the Encryption Strength menu, select the encryption key size:
• 64-bit. Standard WEP encryption, using 40/64-bit encryption.
• 128-bit. Standard WEP encryption, using 104/128-bit encryption. This selection
provides higher encryption security.
8. Specify the active key by selecting the Key 1, Key 2, Key 3, or Key 4 radio button.
Only one key can be the active key. To join the router’s WiFi network, a user must
enter the key value for the key that you specified as the active key.
9. Enter a value for the key:
• For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, A–F). The
key values are not case-sensitive.
• For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, A–F). The
key values are not case-sensitive.
10. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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Manage the Router’s WiFi
Settings
XR500 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router
