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NOTE: Infrastructure networks are identified with an access point image ( ) in the Wireless Networks and
Profiles list.
Set up a Client with WEP 64-bit or WEP 128-bit Data Encryption
When WEP data encryption is enabled, a network key or password is used for encryption.
A network key is provided for you automatically (for example, it might be provided by your wireless network
adapter manufacturer), or you can enter it yourself and specify the key length (64- or 128-bit), key format
(ASCII characters or hexadecimal digits), and key index (the location where a specific key is stored). The greater
the key length, the more secure the key.
To add a network key for an Infrastructure network connection:
1. On the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window, double-click an Infrastructure network in the Wireless
Networks list or select the network and click Connect.
NOTE: Infrastructure networks are identified with an access point image (
) in the Wireless
Networks and Profiles list.
2. Click Profiles to access the Profiles list.
3. Click Properties to open the Wireless Profile Properties' General Settings. The Profile name and Wireless
Network Name (SSID) display. Network (Infrastructure) should be selected as the Operating Mode.
4. Click Next to access the Security Settings.
5. Security Settings: The default setting is None, which indicates that there is no security on this wireless
network.
To add a password or network key:
1. Security Settings: Select either WEP 64-bit or WEP 128-bit to configure WEP data encryption with a
64- or 128-bit key.
When WEP encryption is enabled on an access point, the WEP key is used to verify access to the
network. If the wireless device does not have the correct WEP key, even though authentication is
successful, the device is unable to transmit data through the access point or decrypt data received
from the access point.
2. Password: Enter the Wireless Security Password (Pass phrase) or Encryption Key (WEP key).
❍ Pass phrase (64-bit): Enter five (5) alphanumeric characters, 0-9, a-z or A-Z.
❍ WEP key (64-bit): Enter 10 hexadecimal characters, 0-9, A-F.
❍ Pass phrase (128-bit): Enter 13 alphanumeric characters, 0-9, a-z or A-Z.
❍ WEP key (128-bit): Enter 26 hexadecimal characters, 0-9, A- F.
3. Key Index: Change the Key Index to set up to four passwords.
To add more than one password:
● Select the Key Index number: 1, 2, 3, or 4.
● Enter the Wireless Security Password.
● Select another Key Index number.
● Enter another Wireless Security Password.
4. Click OK to return to the Profiles list.