Sony PCWA-C700 Operating Instructions Manual page 37

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Enter the encryption key (WEP key) in the "Network key"
field.
Notes
• When creating a new Peer to Peer Network, you can enter any character string to
use as a key. When connecting to an existing network, consult your network
administrator regarding the proper settings. The number of characters for the key
depends on the "Key format" and "Key length" settings (see table below).
Key format
ASCII
Hex
• With Windows XP Service Pack 1, you cannot select "Key format" or "Key
length".
"Network key"
If data encryption (WEP) is enabled, enter the encryption key (WEP
key) here. Because this key functions as password that enables
communication with the network, the key entered here must be exactly
the same as that set for the Access Point. Only computers for which the
key has been configured correctly can join the network. The number of
characters depends on the "Key format" and "Key length" settings (see
table above).
"Key format"
This is the format for entering the password (WEP key) required. You
can select either ASCII (alphanumeric characters, including symbols)
or Hex (hexadecimal notation).
"Key length"
This is the length (bit length) of the WEP key (password) required
when connecting to networks where WEP is enabled. You can select
from 40 bits or 104 bits. Generally, the longer the bit length, the better
the security.
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Check the box "This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc)
network; wireless access points are not used", and click
"OK".
The "Wireless Network Connection * Properties" dialog box appears.
Key length Number of characters
40 bits 5 characters
104 bits 13 characters
40 bits 10 characters
104 bits 26 characters
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