In this field...
Do this...
Type the WEP key, or click Random to randomly generate a key matching
Key 1, 2, 3, 4 text
box
the selected length. The key is composed of hexadecimal characters 0-9
and A-F, and is not case-sensitive.
Table 51: Advanced Wireless Settings Fields
In this field...
Do this...
Advanced Security
Hide the Network
Specify whether you want to hide your network's SSID, by selecting one of
Name (SSID)
the following:
•
•
Note: Hiding the SSID does not provide strong security, because a
determined attacker can still discover your SSID. Therefore, it is not
recommended to rely on this setting alone for security.
Chapter 10: Working with Wireless Networks
Yes. Hide the SSID.
Only devices to which your SSID is known can connect to your
network.
No. Do not hide the SSID.
Any device within range can detect your network name and
attempt to connect to your network. This is the default.
Configuring Wireless Networks
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