Choose the key number you want to use.
Choose the encryption length, 128 bits is best
Enter the
Network Key
. Depending on the type you choose (ASCII or Hexadecimal, 64 or
128 bits), the length of the key could be 5,10,13 or 26 characters.
alphanumeric
5 characters
A-Z & 0-9
64 bit
hexadecimal
10 characters
A-F & 0-9
alphanumeric
13 characters
A-Z & 0-9
128 bit
hexadecimal
26 characters
A-F & 0-9
The
PassPhrase
is a convenient way to generate a key. You can a normal sentence. The
utility will convert this into a security key. (Only use this option when all wireless
products are from the same manufacturer).
WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access-Pre Shared Key)
WPA is a big improvement for Wireless security compared to WEP and can be used in
networks which use an accesspoint. WPA normally use a Authentication server in the
network for secure access. For home use WPA-PSK was developed. There is no need for
an authentication server.
With WPA-PSK the client authenticates to the Accesspoint with the pre shared key (just
like WEP). When the connection is approved the data is transmitted encrypted with a key
derived from the pre shared key. The final encryption key is therefore different from the
pre shared key.
Choose WPA-PSK or WPA-NONE for
Authentication
and
TKIP
for Encryption Mode.
Enter the
Network Key
in the
Pre-configured key (WPA)
section. It should be an
alphanumeric password phrase between 8 and 63 characters.
