User Manual

Changing Network and Security Settings 25
encryption string can be used only with other 3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN
clients and access point 6000 units.
■ 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 Encryption
128-bit Shared Key security requires you to set up encryption keys using one of
the following:
■ 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.
■ 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.
To enter an encryption string:
1 In the Security settings window, select 128-bit Shared Key and click Next.
2 In the Encryptions Settings window, select Text Message.
3 Type the encryption string in the spaces provided.
4 Click Next when finished.