Filter
Top Products
26
z Hints
• ASCII and hexadecimal characters are automatically identified.
• The data encryption (WEP) function serves to prevent unauthorized access to the
network. When the function is enabled, only computers configured with the
correct encryption key (WEP key) can join the network. For security reasons, it is
strongly recommended that you enable this feature. The setting can be made
individually for Access Point Network connection mode and Peer to Peer Network
connection mode. When connecting to an existing network, consult your network
administrator regarding the proper settings. For information on how to control this
setting at the Access Point, refer to the manuals of the Access Point.
❑ When using Service Pack 1
If you installed Windows XP Service Pack 1, steps 3 and 4 must be
performed as follows.
3 From the “Available Wireless Networks” list in the
“Connect to Wireless Network” dialog box, select the
Access Point to which you want to connect.
4 Depending on the Data Encryption (WEP) settings of the
Access Point, proceed as follows.
• Data Encryption (WEP) at selected Access Point is
enabled
Enter the encryption key (WEP key) in the “Network key” field.
(The input is shown only as asterisks.) For verification, the same
string must be entered once more in the “Confirm network key”
field.