Installing Network Protocols - Linksys WPC11 User Manual

Security is used for WEP only. By selecting Deny Unencrypted Data
Frames, all unencrypted data will not be seen. For Authentication Type, you
may choose between Open System or Shared Key.
Shared Key is when both the sender and recipient share a secret key.
Both units use this key for an extended length of time, sometimes
indefinitely. Any eavesdropper that discovers the key may decipher all
packets until the key is changed.
Open System, the default setting, is when the sender and the recipi-
ent do not share a secret key. Each party generates its own key-pair
and asks the receiver to accept the (usually randomly) generated key.
Once accepted, this key is used for a short time only; then a new key
is generated and agreed upon. Even if the secret key is discovered,
only a small amount of data may be decrypted.
The Preamble Mode should be set to Long (if the network environment is
"noisy") or Short (if the environment is clear). Click OK to complete the con-
figuration.
ABOUT
The About screen
shows the release
information for the
Driver Version,
C o n f i g u r a t i o n
Utility Version, and
Firmware Version.
Network PC Card

Installing Network Protocols

Protocols are necessary for computers to communicate on your network.
1. From the Start Menu, select Settings and bring up the Control Panel. From
the Control Panel, double-click the Network icon.
2. Select Network PC Card from the list and click the Add button.
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