Using Wep; Passwords; Wep Authentication - Proxim Skyline User Manual

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Using WEP

Turn
128 bit WEP uses one key of 26 characters. 64 bit WEP offers four keys,
but only the key selected as the Default Key will be used. Use Key 1 for
maximum compatibility with client systems.

Passwords

The following table gives examples of what WEP password you would
enter into Key #1 when using the Skyline Wireless Broadband Gateway
with a variety of wireless PC cards. The table uses
password in use on the wireless network. The word
hexadecimal key of
hexadecimal key conversion" on page 60.
Skyline Wireless Broadband
Gateway WEP key
65 6e 74 65 72
65 6e 74 65 72
65 6e 74 65 72
65 6e 74 65 72
65 6e 74 65 72

WEP Authentication

Select
wireless clients use. The default setting is Shared, which is compatible
with the Skyline and Apple AirPort clients. Note that some brands of
wireless client cards are set to use Open Authentication only.
on in the
WEP Wireless Setup
65 6e 74 65 72
WEP ASCII
Type of wireless client in use
SkyLINE 11Mb PC Card for
Macintosh
SkyLINE 11Mb PC Card for
Windows
Airport Card
Orinoco PC Card
RangeLAN-DS PC Card
or from the pop-up menu, depending on what your
Open Shared
screen by selecting
according to "ASCII Character to
H
AND EX PASSWORD USAGE
WEP key to use on wireless client
I HEX: 65 6e 74 65 72
I ASCII: "enter" in quotes. Key #1 only.
I HEX: 65 6e 74 65 72
I ASCII: not available.
I HEX: not available.
I ASCII: "enter" in quotes. Key #1 only.
I HEX: Ox 65 6e 74 65 72
I ASCII: enter
I HEX: 65 6e 74 65 72
I ASCII: not available.
or WEP.
64 bit 128 bit
as a sample
enter
converts to a
enter