SMC Networks SMCWCB-N User Manual page 19

When setting up WEP without using the Use Passphrase function, if the Key Type is
set to Hex, only Hexadecimal characters (range: 0~9 and A~F) can be used. When
encryption is set to 64-bit, a maximum of 10 Hex characters can be entered in the
Key field. When encryption is set to 128-bit, a maximum of 26 Hex characters can be
used. If the Key Type is set to ASCII, and encryption is set to 40/64-bit, then 5 ASCII
characters can be used in the Key field. For 128-bit encryption, 13 ASCII characters
can be used.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Encryption Type
Wi-Fi Protected Access is a standards-based, interoperable security enhancement
that strongly increases the level of data protection and access control for existing and
future wireless LAN systems. It will be forward-compatible with IEEE 802.11i
standard. WPA/WPA2 employs a combination of several technologies to provide an
enhanced security solution for 802.11 wireless networks, including TKIP (Temporal
Key Integrity Protocol) for data protection and 802.1x for authenticated key
management. WPA/WPA2 provides a simple operating mode that uses just a
pre-shared password for network access. The Pre-Shared Key (PSK) mode uses a
common password for user authentication that is manually entered on the access
point and all wireless clients on the network.
To use the WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK function, take the following steps:
1. Select Security Type, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK from the drop-down menu.
2. Type in the WPA/WPA2 Passphrase (Pre-Shared Key).
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