SMC Networks SMC2336W-AG User Manual page 32

Wireless Card Manager
The WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) mechanism implemented in
the SMC2336W-AG Adapter is based on the RC4 encryption
algorithm. The encryption keys are provided to ensure data
confidentiality. WEP security protects your wireless LAN against
eavesdropping and unauthorized access by intruders. If WEP is
in use, all clients on the same network must use the same WEP
key settings in order to communicate with each other.
Use Passphrase – Check this box to auto-generate keys for
encryption. First, check this box, then enter a string of characters
into the space. Encryption keys will be generated automatically.
When Encryption is set to 128-bit, only one key will be generated.
If Encryption is set to 64-bit, 4 keys will be generated. Note that
you must use the same passphrase and Default key on all the
other clients in your network.
Note: A passphrase string can contain up to 32 alphanumeric
characters.
Key Type – Select ASCII or Hex.
Default Key – Choose the Key for encryption.
How to set up WEP
• 128-bit or 64-bit WEP
To set up the WEP function, take the following steps:
1. Select 128-bit or 64-bit in the Encryption field.
2. To automatically generate keys, check the Passphrase box,
and type in a string of characters in this field.
3. In the Default Key field, select one key as the default key that
you want to use for encryption.
4. Click Apply changes to allow the settings to take effect.
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