User's Manual

NOTE: Infrastructure networks are identified with an access point image ( ) in the
Wireless Networks and Profiles list.
Set up a Client with WEP 64-bit or WEP 128-bit Data Encryption
When WEP data encryption is enabled, a network key or password is used for encryption.
A network key is provided for you automatically (for example, it might be provided by your
wireless network adapter manufacturer), or you can enter it yourself and specify the key
length (64- or 128-bit), key format (ASCII characters or hexadecimal digits), and key index
(the location where a specific key is stored). The greater the key length, the more secure the
key.
To add a network key for an Infrastructure network connection:
1. On the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window, double-click an Infrastructure network in the
Wireless Networks list or select the network and click Connect.
NOTE: Infrastructure networks are identified with an access point image (
) in the
Wireless Networks and Profiles list.
2. Click Profiles to access the Profiles list.
3. Click Properties to open the Wireless Profile Properties' General Settings. The Profile
name and Wireless Network Name (SSID) display. Network (Infrastructure) should be
selected as the Operating Mode.
4. Click Next to access the Security Settings.
5. Security Settings: The default setting is None, which indicates that there is no security
on this wireless network.
To add a password or network key:
1. Security Settings: Select either WEP 64-bit or WEP 128-bit to configure WEP data
encryption with a 64- or 128-bit key.
When WEP encryption is enabled on an access point, the WEP key is used to verify
access to the network. If the wireless device does not have the correct WEP key,
even though authentication is successful, the device is unable to transmit data
through the access point or decrypt data received from the access point.
2. Password: Enter the Wireless Security Password (Pass phrase) or Encryption Key (WEP
key).
❍ Pass phrase (64-bit): Enter five (5) alphanumeric characters, 0-9, a-z or A-Z.
❍ WEP key (64-bit): Enter 10 hexadecimal characters, 0-9, A-F.
❍ Pass phrase (128-bit): Enter 13 alphanumeric characters, 0-9, a-z or A-Z.
❍ WEP key (128-bit): Enter 26 hexadecimal characters, 0-9, A- F.
3. Key Index: Change the Key Index to set up to four passwords.