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To Create an Encryption Key Manually—FOR ADVANCED USERS ONLY
1.
Click the "Encryption" tab.
2.
Select the rate of encryption you need to use from the drop-down menu.
3.
Select "Create Keys Manually".
4.
There are two methods of entering the key, alphanumeric or hexadecimal.
If you want to enter an alphanumeric key, select "Alphanumeric:"; select
"Hexadecimal:" to enter a hexadecimal key.
5.
Depending on the rate of encryption you are using, follow the
steps below:
a.
64-bit: If you selected 64-bit encryption, then enter a 5-character
alphanumeric key or a 10-digit hexadecimal key into "Key 1".
b.
128-bit: If you selected 128-bit encryption, then enter a 13-character
alphanumeric key or a 26-digit hexadecimal key into "Key 1".
Note: In many cases, this key should be provided to you by the
network administrator.
6.
Repeat these steps for keys 2–4 if needed.
7.
Click "Apply" to save the key(s).
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Site Monitor Tab
You can use the Site Monitor to view all available wireless networks within
range of your computer. When you click on the "Site Monitor" tab, you will
see a window showing you basic information about the wireless networks
in your area.
Network Name:
Signal:
Link Quality:
Connected).
Channel:
Network Address:
access point.
Clicking on the "Scan" button will rescan the area for wireless networks.
To join a wireless network that you see in the Site Monitor, double-click
on the name of the network that you want to join.
displays the name of the wireless network.
indicates the strength of the signal expressed in dBm.
displays the link quality (Excellent, Fair, Poor, Not
displays the operating channel of the wireless network.
displays the MAC address of the wireless network's
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