NETGEAR WN2500RP User Manual page 18

Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP
Select the encryption strength setting:
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WEP 64-bit encryption. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, a–f,
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or A–F).
WEP 128-bit encryption. Enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, a–f,
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or A–F).
Enter the encryption keys. You can manually or automatically program the four data
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encryption keys. These values have to be identical on all computers and access points in
your network:
Passphrase. To use a passphrase to generate the keys, enter a passphrase, and
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click Generate. This automatically creates the keys. Wireless computers have to use
the passphrase or keys to access the extender.
Not all wireless computers support passphrase key generation. If
Note:
your computer does not support the passphrase, then you will need
to type the encryption key in order to join the wireless network.
Key 1–Key 4. These values are not case-sensitive. You can manually enter the four
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data encryption keys. These values have to be identical on all computers and access
points in your network. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0
A F).
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Select which of the four keys will be the default.
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Data transmissions are always encrypted using the default key. The other keys can be
used only to decrypt received data. The four entries are disabled if WPA-PSK or WPA
authentication is selected.
Click Apply to save your settings.
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Extender Network Settings
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9, a f, or
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