Wep Encryption - Siemens Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl Manual

Configuring the Advanced Settings

WEP Encryption

If WPA is not supported by all components in your wireless network, we recommend
that you activate WEP Encryption
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In the Security field, select the option WEP.
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Select the Authentication type:
– Select Shared to require that each client logs in to the network with a specified
key.
– Select Open to permit data transfer within your wireless network without the
need for a key.
You can choose either the standard 64-bit key or the more robust 128-bit key for encryp-
tion. The keys are generated in hexadecimal or in ASCII format. You must use the same
keys for encryption and decryption for both the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl and all your
wireless network adapters.
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Select the Key length: 64 bits or 128 bits.
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Select the Input type, i.e. whether you wish to enter the key manually or have it
generated automatically by means of a Passphrase.
Generating the key by means of a Passphrase
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Enter a Passphrase (up to 32 characters) and confirm it by entering it again. Four
keys are generated.
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Select one of the four keys as Default key.
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on your wireless network components.