Linksys Instant Wireless Series User Manual page 14

• Operating mode - Select the LAN mode, either Ad-hoc or Infrastructure.
• SSID - Displays the current Service Set Identification. The default SSID is
linksys.
• Channel - Enables you to select a transmission channel. It is valid only
when the Bridge is operating in Ad-hoc mode. All points on the network
must be set to the same channel.
• Transmission rate - Displays a list of transfer rates (Megabits per second):
1, 2, 5.5, 11, or Automatic. The default setting, Automatic, allows the
Bridge to automatically adjust the transfer speed for optimal performance
and the longest operating range.
• Access point density (for infrastructure mode only) - Enables you to spec-
ify how many access points are near the Bridge. Use this setting to reduce
channel overlap and interference.
Low: 1-2 nearby access points
Medium: 3-4 nearby access points
High: 5 or more nearby access points
When the Bridge is connected in an infrastructure network environment, a
list of nearby access points is displayed at the bottom of the INFO screen.
• WEP enabled - Allows you to enable or disable Wired Equivalent Privacy
(WEP) for encryption. You must check this box to enable WEP encryption.
• WEP key length - Once WEP enabled is checked, choose 64-bit or 128-bit
WEP encryption here. Some access points do not support 128-bit encryption.
• Passphrase - This is the code used when logging a wireless device onto the
wireless network. The passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be longer
than 16 alphanumeric characters. WEP key settings are based upon the
passphrase created by you. This passphrase is compatible with Linksys
wireless products only.
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• WEP keys 1-4 - Enables you to create an encryption scheme for wireless
LAN transmissions. Manually enter a set of values for each key. 128-bit
encryption requires more system resources than 64-bit encryption. Use 64-
bit encryption for better performance.
If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then each key must consist of
exactly 10 hexadecimal characters in length.
If you are using 128-bit WEP encryption, then each key must consist of
exactly 26 hexadecimal characters in length.
Valid hexadecimal characters are "0"-"9" and "A"-"F". A WEP key field
that is left blank is a key of all zeroes.
• WEP key to use - Sets which WEP key (1-4) to use when sending data.
Make sure the receiver is using the same key.
• Deny unencrypted data - When this box is checked, the Bridge ignores
unencrypted data transmissions.
• Shared key authentication - Two authentication modes are available.
When the box is checked, shared key authentication is enabled. You must set
a WEP key to exchange data. When the box is unchecked, there is public
access to this Bridge.
Click the Apply button to save your changes, or click the Cancel button to can-
cel your changes.
Note: You may have to refresh this page to see any new settings.
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