SMC Networks EZ ConnectTMg 2.4 GHz 54Mbps SMC2602W User Manual page 26

The WEP mechanism implemented in the adapter is based on
the RC4 encryption algorithm. The encryption keys are provided
to ensure data confidentiality. WEP protects your wireless
network against eavesdropping and unauthorized access.
If WEP is in use, all clients on the same network must use the
same WEP key settings in order to communicate with each other.
Key type – Select Hex or ASCII.
Default Key – Choose one Key for encryption. If you are using a
key generated from a passphrase, you must use the same
passphrase and key on each client.
Passphrase – Check this box to auto-generate keys for
encryption. First, check this box, then enter a string of characters
into the space. Encryption keys will be generated automatically.
When encryption is set to 128-bit, only one key will be generated.
If encryption is set to 64-bit, 4 keys will be generated. Note that
you must use the same Passphrase and Default Key on all the
clients in your network.
Note: A passphrase string can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric
characters.
How to set up WEP
To use the WEP function, take the following steps:
1. Select 128-bit or 64-bit in the Encryption field.
2. To automatically generate keys, check the Passphrase box,
and type in a string of characters in this field.
3. In the Default key field, select one key as the key to use for
encryption.
4. Click Apply changes to allow the settings to take effect.
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