Linksys Instant Wireles Series User Manual page 17

THE SECURITY TAB
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a data privacy mechanism based on a 40 bit
shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11b standard. In order to utilize
WEP encryption, all points in your wireless network must have WEP enabled and
be set to the same Key Setting. For easier configuration, it is strongly recommend-
ed that you use the Passphrase feature.
• WEP (Disable/64-bit WEP/128-bit WEP). In order to utilize WEP encryption,
select the WEP setting from the pull-down menu. If you do not wish do utilize
WEP encryption, make sure Disable is selected. This specific WEP encryption
is unique to Linksys and may conflict with other vendors' WEP encryption.
• Passphrase. This is the code used when a point on the wireless network wishes
to log on to the network. It is a text string with a maximum of 32 alphanumeric
characters. The WEP Key Settings are based upon the Passphrase determined by
you. Type that here. This passphrase may not work with non-Linksys products
due to possible incompatibility with other vendors' passphrase generators.
Note: For security, it is recommended that you make up your own passphrase
(i.e. "Home"). You must use the same passphrase or WEP key settings for all
wireless computers in order for the wireless network to function properly.
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• WEP Key Setting. This setting is the configuration key used in accessing
the wireless network via WEP encryption. To generate an encryption key:
1. Type exactly the same case sensitive Passphrase in the PassPhrase field. For
security purposes, please create your own Passphrase.
2. Click the Done button to create the encryption keys. The Passphrase gener-
ates four unique keys.
3. Make sure that the Default Key is the same for each point on the wireless
network.
4. Click the Apply button to store the information.
5. Click the Yes button to accept the changes in the dialog box that appears.
• Password Setting. This option allows you to choose Read/Write and/or Read
Only. It is recommended that you change both to maximize security. For both
options, type in a password and confirm it.
• Authorization Table Enable. This setting can be enabled here, but any setting
changes must be made through the SNMP Utility. It is recommended that this
setting be enabled using the SNMP Utility.
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