APPENDIX D: TROUBLESHOOTING WEP ENCRYPTION
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Appendix D
Troubleshooting WEP
Encryption
If you have trouble connecting your WLAN with an AP that is using
encryption, try the steps below.
STEP 1: Start with Open System (If Possible)
See if your access point will allow an open system (i.e., encryption turned
off). Most do. Then set up a wireless connection with the WLAN card to
make sure that the card will communicate with the AP. After successfully
setting up a wireless connection using an open system, then go to Step 2.
STEP 2: Check the WEP Key Format
Socket’s WLAN software can only accept encryption keys in hexadecimal
(hex) format. If your AP uses ASCII or decimal keys, use the chart on the
next page to convert the keys to hexadecimal. Please note that all
letters are
case-sensitive!
Example: The Lucent Orinoco RG-1000 access point uses the ASCII
encryption key “EE7Da.” You must convert it to hexidecimal:
ASCII Hexidecimal
E
45
E
45
7
37
D
44
a
61
In the
Security
page, you would
enter the keys as:
45453 and 74461.
