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NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor Page 17
Encryption
This function is used to protect wireless communication from eavesdropping. A secondary
function of WEP is to prevent unauthorized access to a wireless network, and it can be achieved
by using the Encryption function.
Encryption Type: The Encryption has two types, 64-bit and 128-bit. Select the
level of encryption that you wish to use.
WEP Key #1 ~ #4: Type into these fields the encryption (decryption) key that you
want to use. You may enter up to four keys (Key #1 to Key #4)
for use on different WEP enabled WLAN's.
Note: Any keys that you type will only be used to set the encryption with the station you
currently connected with.
If you select 64-
bit encryption,
you must type a
value with 10
characters.
If you if you
select 128-bit,
you must type a
value with 26
characters.
All values should
be entered in
hexadecimal
notation. For
more information on encryption keys and hexadecimal
numbering, see Windows Help or your network administrator.
WEP Key to use: There are four WEP keys (Key #1 to Key #4) to use. Select a
key to use for Encryption.
WEP Mode:
Mandatory Mode: The device cannot communicate with other stations with
disabled WEP. To communicate, enable the WEP Mode in the
other stations or select Optional Mode.
Optional Mode: The device can communicate with other stations with disabled
WEP.