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Chapter 2
SpeedTouch™ Local Networking Setup
2.4.2 WEP
Definition
Configuring WEP on the
SpeedTouch™
Wireless client(s)
configuration
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The Wired Equivalent Protocol (WEP) relies on a secret key that is shared between
the wireless client (for example a laptop with a wireless client) and the
SpeedTouch™716g. The fixed secret key is used to encrypt data before being
transmitted.
Proceed as follows:
1
Open the SpeedTouch™ web pages.
For more information, see
Pages" on page
2
Browse to Wireless > Security.
3
In the Wi-Fi Protected Access list, click 64-bit WEP or 128-bit WEP.
4
Following fields appear:
Authentication Type:
The SpeedTouch™716g supports two authentication types:
Open System:
All wireless clients are able to authenticate. The WEP key is
used to encrypt/decrypt data.
Shared Key:
Only wireless clients using a correct SSID and WEP key are able to
authenticate. The WEP key is used to authenticate
decrypt data.
Format:
This section allows you to choose between:
Hexadecimal digits.
ASCII characters.
Key 1 to 4
Default Transmission Key
5
Enter your settings.
6
Click Apply.
Configure your wireless client(s) with the new WEP settings.
For more information, see your wireless client's user documentation.
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