3Com 3CRWE62092A User Manual - page 29
Changing Network and Security Settings
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40-bit Shared Key (Wi-Fi) Encryption Settings
40-bit Shared Key (Wi-Fi) security requires you to set up encryption keys. Your
network administrator sets up encryption keys for the wireless network and gives
you an encryption string or hexadecimal keys.
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An encryption string is a string of characters between 8 and 64 characters
long. The string can be any combination of letters and numbers and is case
sensitive. The encryption string can be used only with other 3Com 11 Mbps
wireless PC Cards and access points.
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Hexadecimal keys are sequences of hexadecimal digits arranged into four keys.
A hexadecimal digit may be a letter from A to F or a number from 0 to 9. This
type of encryption is compatible with Wi-Fi certified equipment from other
manufacturers.
To enter an encryption string:
1 In the Security/Network window, select 40-bit Shared Key (Wi-Fi) from the Security
setting list.
2 Click Encryption Key Settings.
3 In the next window, select Specify Encryption String.
4 Type the encryption string in the space provided.
5 Click OK when finished.
To enter hexadecimal keys:
1 In the Security/Network window, select 40-bit Shared Key (Wi-Fi) from the Security
setting list.
2 Click Encryption Key Settings.
3 In the next window, select Specify Encryption Keys.
4 Enter the key settings.
You must enter settings for all four keys.
5 Click one of the radio buttons to select a key to use.
6 Click OK when finished.
128-bit Shared Key (WiFi) Encryption Settings
128-bit Shared Key security requires you to set up encryption keys using one of the
following:
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An encryption string, which is a string of case-sensitive characters 6 to 30
characters long. The string is a combination of letters and numbers and is case
sensitive. The encryption string can be used only with other 3Com 11 Mbps
Wireless LAN clients and access points, and must match exactly across all
devices in the wireless network.
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Hexadecimal keys (for use with compatible equipment from other manufacturers).
The key sequences must match exactly across all devices in the wireless network.
Ask your system administrator for the encryption string or hexadecimal keys.