User Manual

To communicate with a wireless router that uses automatically generated WEP keys, you must set the
machine to use the key generated by the wireless router, entering it in hexadecimal format.
◦ For Windows:
Normally, select Auto for the authentication method. Otherwise, select Open System or Shared
Key depending on the wireless router's settings.
When the WEP Details screen appears after you click Set on the Search screen, follow the on-
screen instructions and set key length, key format, key number, and authentication method to
enter a WEP key.
For details, see Changing WEP Detailed Settings.
◦ For Mac OS:
Normally, select Auto for the authentication method. Otherwise, select Open System or Shared
Key depending on the wireless router's settings.
When the WEP Details screen appears after you click Set on the Wireless Routers screen,
follow the on-screen instructions and set key length, key format, key number, and authentication
method to enter a WEP key.
For details, see Changing WEP Detailed Settings.
Note
• If the machine is connected to an AirPort Base Station via LAN:
If the machine is connected to an AirPort Base Station via a LAN, check the settings in
Wireless Security of AirPort Utility.
• Select 64 bit if WEP 40 bit is selected for key length in AirPort Base Station.
• Select 1 for Key ID. Otherwise, computer will not be able to communicate with machine
via the wireless router.
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