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Configuring the Advanced Settings
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WEP encryption
If WPA is not supported by all components in your wireless network, we advise you to
activate
on your wireless network components.
ì
In the
Security
field, select the option
WEP
.
ì
Select the
Authentication type
:
– Select
Shared
to require that each client logs in to the network with a specified
key.
– Select
Open
to permit data transfer within your wireless network without the
need for a key.
You can choose either the standard 64 bit key or the more robust 128 bit key for encryp-
tion. The keys are generated in hexadecimal or in ASCII format. You must use the same
keys for encryption and decryption for both the Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable and all
your wireless network adapters.
ì
Select the
Key length
: 64 bit or 128 bit.
ì
Select the
Input type
, i.e. whether you wish to enter the key manually or have it
generated automatically by means of a
Passphrase
.
Generating the key by means of a Passphrase
ì
Enter a
Passphrase
(up to 32 characters) and confirm it by entering it again. Four
keys are generated.
ì
Select one of the four keys as
Default key
.