User's Manual Part 1
encrypted key that is shared between a wireless client (such as a notebook with a wireless PC
card) and the access point. This key encrypts data before it is transmitted. WEP can be
implemented with a 40(64)-bit or 104(128)-bit key. For added security, change your key often.
When you change the key on one wireless device, it must be changed for all wireless devices
and access points in the network.
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Key Format
Can be ASCII or hexadecimal format. Hexadecimal format includes the numbers 0 through 9
and the letters A through F. ASCII format includes all alphanumeric characters.
• Key Length
Can be either 40(64)-bit or 104(128)-bit key length. Some wireless network cards are only able
to use 40(64)-bit encryption. If all your clients are able to communicate at 104(128)-bit, then
choose 104(128)-bit. If any client is only able to communicate at 40(64)-bit, choose 40(64)-bit.
• Key1, Key2, Key3, and Key4
Type four different keys in the Key fields provided to store on the Wireless 2350. If you choose
40(64)-bit encryption, enter a 5-character (or 10 hexadecimal digits). For 104(128)-bit
encryption, enter a 13-character (or 26 hexadecimal digits) WEP key.
• Default Key
Select only one key out of the four provided in the Default Key field.