User's Manual

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3. Encryption in the Router is now set. Each of your computers on your wireless network will
now need to be configured with the same passphrase. Refer to the documentation of your
wireless network adapter for information on making this change.
Using a Hexadecimal Key
A hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. 64-bit keys are 10
digits long and can be divided into five two-digit numbers. 128-bit keys are 26 digits long and can
be divided into 13 two-digit numbers.
For instance:
AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit key
C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit key
In the boxes below, make up your key by writing in two characters between A–F and 0–9. You will
use this key to program the encryption settings on your Router and your wireless computers.
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Note to Mac users: Original Apple AirPort products support 64-bit encryption only. Apple AirPort
2 products can support 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. Please check your product to see which
version you are using. If you cannot configure your network with 128-bit encryption, try 64-bit
encryption.
Using the Access Point Mode
Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. The Router can be
configured to work as a wireless network access point. Using this mode will defeat the NAT IP
sharing feature and DHCP server. In AP mode, the Router will need to be configured with an IP
address that is in the same subnet as the rest of the network that you will bridge to. The default IP