User`s guide

User’s Guide 34
Shared Key Authentication can be set to optional or required.
• PassPhrase
You can set WEP encryption key by entering a word or group of printable characters in the
Passphrase box and click “Generate WEP keys”. These characters are case sensitive.
• Network Key 1, 2, 3, 4
You can pre-define up to 4 keys for 64-bit or 128-bit
(64-bit keys require 10 hexadecimal digits)
(128-bit key require 26 hexadecimal digits)
Factory default WEP keys are 128-bit, and the key is the cable modem MAC address plus 14
zeros. Example: 00028A86111800000000000000
• Current Network Key
You can use one of the four pre-defined keys as the current network key.
• Apply
Any configuration changes must be followed by “Apply” before changes will occur.