Wi-Fi Network Security; How To Access An Encrypted Network; What Is An Encryption Key; How To Change An Encryption Key - Motorola USBw 100 Series User Manual

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Wi-Fi Network Security

How to Access an Encrypted Network

The steps required to connect to an encrypted WiFi network are the same
as those required to connect to a non-encrypted WiFi network — until you
click Connect. When you click the
dialog that prompts you to enter a network encryption key. In order to
proceed, you must do one of the following:
Enter a network encryption key obtained from the administrator of the
network you are trying to access.
Configure 802.1 x authentications according to the instructions of the
network's administrator.
When you are finished, click the
Note: If you create a profile for this network containing the appropriate
encryption parameters, you will not see this dialog when you attempt to
connect.

What is an Encryption Key?

An encryption key is a code key used to encrypt data exchanged between
an encrypted network and the Motorola Connection Manager. You cannot
exchange data with an encrypted network without having the appropriate
encryption key.
There are two ways to obtain an encryption key:
Obtain a key from the administrator of the network you are trying to
access.
Configure 802.1x authentication according to the instructions of the
network's administrator. A key will be provided automatically as part of
the login process.

How to Change an Encryption Key

When a network is added to the Network Profile list, all encryption
information is saved with it. Therefore, you will not be asked for
encryption information again when connecting. For security purposes, the
network administrator may find it necessary to change the encryption key
for the network. When this happens, you will need to update the
encryption keys in the appropriate network profile to match the new keys
specified by the network administrator. Follow these steps:
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Establishing Wi-Fi Connections
Connect
button, the client will display a
Connect
button to proceed.
USBw 100
MAR 2009

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