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A111 Wireless Card Adaptor 25
Chapter 3 - Reference
Chapter 3
Wireless Settings
Key Length
For 64-bit encryption, each Key contains exactly 10 hex digits, or 5
ASCII characters. For 128-bit encryption, each Key contains exactly 26
hex digits, or 13 ASCII characters.
Two ways to assign WEP keys
1. Manual Assignment - When you click this button, the cursor
appears in the field for Key 1. For 64-bit encryption, you are
required to enter four WEP Keys. Each Key contains exactly 10
hex digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F). For 128-bit encryption, you are
required to enter four WEP Keys. Each Key contains exactly 26
hex digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F).
2. Automatic Generation - Type a combination of up to 64 letters,
numbers, or symbols in the Passphrase column, then the Wireless
Settings Utility uses an algorithm to generate four WEP Keys for
encryption.
NOTE: This function saves users from having to remember their
passwords and is compatible with existing WLAN utilities, but is not
very secure. "Manual Assignment" is more secure.
Default Key
The Default Key field lets you specify which of the four encryption keys
you use to transmit data on your wireless LAN. You can change the
default key by clicking on the down arrow at the right of this field, selecting
the number of the key you want to use and then clicking the Apply button.
As long as the Access Point or station with which you are communicating
has the same key in the same position, you can use any of the keys as
the default.
You then click the Apply button to create your encryption keys. After you
click the Apply button, the Wireless Settings Utility uses asterisks to
mask your keys.
NOTE: Click the Apply or OK button to save the encryption set-
tings. The keys you entered will be masked by asterisks.