User's Manual

62 CHAPTER 5: CLIENT BRIDGE MODE CONFIGURATION
To set up WEP encryption on your Access Point:
1 In the WEP Encryption Type drop-down box select the strength of the
encryption supported by your wireless network.
2 Select the method used to generate the WEP encryption key. There are
four methods available:
■ Manual Key Entry - This method allows you to manually enter hex
keys. Virtually all manufacturers support this scheme. Enter a two digit
hexadecimal number in every box. Hexadecimal numbers are formed
from 0-9 and A-F.
■ 3Com Encryption String - This method is supported by 3Com Wireless
products. The string can contain any alphanumeric characters and
must be between 6 and 30 characters long. A single string will
automatically generate 4 unique keys for 64 or 128 bit WEP.
■ ASCII - This method is supported by some adapter cards running
under Windows XP. The string must be exactly 5 characters for 64 bit
WEP and 13 characters for 128 bit WEP. You must enter a separate
string for each of the 4 Keys. You can leave a string blank provided
this Key is not selected as the Active Transmit Key.
■ Passphrase - This is another common method and similar to the 3Com
Encryption string. In 64 bit WEP, the passphrase will generate 4
different keys. However, in 128 bit WEP, this method only generates 1
key which is replicated for all 4 keys. The passphrase can be up to 31
characters long and may contain any alphanumeric characters.
3 Click Apply to enter the key.