Figure 6-16: Wep Settings - Linksys WPC55AG User Manual

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WEP
WEP - After you select WEP and click the Next button, then the screen in Figure 6-16 will appear. Select 64-
Bit, 128-Bit, or 152-Bit from the drop-down menu (152-bit WEP encryption is available only for 802.11a
networking). Then enter a passphrase or WEP key.
Authentication - You have two choices, Open or Shared Key. The default is set to Open. Open key is when the
sender and the recipient do not share a WEP key for authentication. Shared Key is when both the sender and
the recipient share a WEP key for authentication. All devices on your network must use the same
authentication type.
Passphrase (not available for 152-bit encryption) - Instead of manually entering a WEP key, you can enter a
passphrase in the Passphrase field, so WEP keys are automatically generated. It is case-sensitive and should
not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. This passphrase must match the passphrase of your other
wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-
Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.)
Transmit Key - The default transmit key number is 1. If your network's access point or wireless router uses
transmit key number 2, 3, or 4, select the appropriate number from the Transmit Key drop-down box.
Key 1-4 - If you are not using a Passphrase, then manually enter your WEP key(s). The WEP keys you enter
must match the WEP keys of your wireless network. If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then each key
must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. If you are using 128-bit WEP encryption, then each key
must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. If you are using 152-bit WEP encryption, then each key
must consist of exactly 32 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are "0" to "9" and "A" to
"F".
Click the Next button to continue, and then go to Step 8. Click the Back button to return to the previous
screen.
Chapter 6: Using the WLAN Monitor
Creating a New Profile

Figure 6-16: WEP Settings

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