Linksys WDT11 User Manual page 39

ENCRYPTION
The 40-bit or 128-bit WEP keys can be generated from
a user-defined passphrase or entered manually.
An acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, WEP is an
encryption scheme used to protect your wireless data
communications. WEP uses a combination of 40-bit or
128-bit keys to provide access control to your network
and encryption security for every data transmission. To
decode a data transmission, each point in a network must use an identical 40-bit
or 128-bit key. When using 40-bit encryption, remember that it is identical to
and compatible with 60-bit encryption. Higher encryption levels mean higher
levels of security, but, due to the complexity of the encryption, they may mean
decreased network performance.
Encryption (WEP) can be set
to Disabled, 40-bit, or 128-bit.
Once enabled, you can create
an encryption key by using a
Passphrase, or by entering the
key manually.
(The Passphrase method is rec-
ommended; however, you may
need to enter a manual key in
order to meet the requirements
of existing wireless equipment
on your network. If you are
unsure, check your other wire-
less PCs' settings.)
The Passphrase can be any
text string with a maximum of
31 alphanumeric characters
and is strongly recommended
because it is the easiest way to generate WEP keys.
Once you have chosen your key encryption method and entered either the
Passphrase or manual key, click the Apply button. Then click the OK button
and the encryption portion of the setup is complete.
Note: Not all Wireless Access Points or Adapters
support 128-bit WEP Encryption, which may
result in network errors. Check your wireless
device's documentation for more information.
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Note: Please
make sure that
each point in
your wireless
network is set at
an identical
WEP value.
Network PC Card and PCI Adapter
ABOUT
The About screen shows the release information for the Driver Version,
Configuration Utility Version, and Firmware Version.
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