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2. Select Authentication

Algorithm from the list

provided and select a

Value from the drop-

down menu on the

right, as shown in

Figure 9-2.

WECA Compliant (Default) (also referred to as Open Authentication)

The sender and recipient do NOT share a secret key. Each party generates its

own key-pair and asks the receiver to accept the generated key. Once accept-

ed, this key is used for a short time only.

Must use Shared with WEP (Optional)

This is when both the sender and recipient share a secret key. They use this key

for an extended length of time. Any eavesdropper that discovers the key may

decipher all packets until the key is changed. As indicated, you should always

use WECA Compliant (Always Use) unless you have some other reason to do

so.

Choose Channel to continue or click the OK button to finish setting the

Advanced Options

Figure 9-2

Network PC Card

Chapter 9: Advanced Properties

The Advanced Properties of the card are supplied for fine tuning the card’s set-

tings. These values should only be changed by those completely familiar with

both the operating system and the settings of the network. Unless your specif-

ic situation requires changing them, the default settings should be sufficient for

your card’s proper operation. Linksys advises that you change these values in

the Configuration Utility rather than using this method, to insure that the set-

tings you change will be recognized everywhere.

Check your wireless network settings before changing any of these values.

1. To access the Network Configuration screen (shown in Figure 9-1), click the

Start button, choose Settings and open the Control Panel. Double-click the

Network icon and choose the Advanced tab.

The Advanced Properties for Windows 95, 98, ME, and 2000

Figure 9-1

Instant Wireless

Series

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