User's Manual

generate the WEP keys, please define the key entry method as Alphanumeric or Hexadecimal

(for hexadecimal characters, only digits 0-9 and letters A-F are valid). Then edit the texts in the

blank fields below, from Key 1 to Key 4, as the encryption codes. Note that these codes/keys

shall be identical between the wireless nodes within the range and the access point only. Check

the table below to find valid key length of each encryption type:

64 bit 12 8 bit

Alphanumeric

5 characters

13 characters

Hexadecimal

10 digits 26 digits

Use WEP Key

Indicate which WEP key you intend to apply to activate the WEP encryption from the pull-down

menu. Make sure that the intended access point on the wireless network shares the same keys.

By default, Key 1 will be used.

Create Keys with Passphrase

Choose this command when the associated wireless network uses a passphrase to create WEP

keys. Enter the passphrase string in the Passphrase filed to generate four encryption keys in the

Key fields above. Note that only letters A-F are valid for the Passphrase feature.

After finish configuring the Encryption features, remember to click the Apply button to initiate the

new settings.

The Site Survey Tab

Choose this tab to learn the general information on the status of current scan lines, including BSSID,

SSID, signal strength, the channel number, WEP type, and network type. You may want to select the

Rescan button to reinitiate the scanning process and update the list. Later the result of scanning will

be renewed and displayed afterwards.

In addition, if you double-click any of the displayed entries, you may directly make an association

with it, and you will be led to the Status tab then.