Encryption - Symbol MC9000-K/S Reference Manual

5-16 MC9000-K/S with Windows

Encryption

Select the Encryption tab to set the adapter profile security level by configuring the encryption
scheme and corresponding keys.
1. Select an option (Open System, WEP, TKIP (WPA)) from the Encryption drop-down list. See
Table 5-6 on page 5-17
The absence of a physical connection makes wireless links vulnerable to information theft.
Encryption is an efficient method of preventing data theft and improving data security.
The AP and the mobile computer are required to use the same encryption algorithm to
associate and transmit data. If an AP is set to Open System and an adapter is set to 40-bit
or 128-bit, no association takes place. Similarly, if an adapter is set to Open System and an
AP is set to 40-bit or 128-bit, no association takes place.
If an AP is set to 40-bit and an adapter is set to 128-bit, the adapter can associate to the AP,
but no data transmission and reception can take place.
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Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG
for Encryption option descriptions.
Figure 5-15. Mobile Companion - Encryption Tab