- SMC Networks, Inc. User Guide Wireless Cardbus Adapter SMC2635W

UTILITY CONFIGURATION
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the Key Type is set to Hex, the security keys are four 10 digit keys for the
64-bit WEP setting and four 26-digit keys for the 128-bit WEP setting (the
hexadecimal digits can be 0~9 & A~F, e.g., D7 0A 9C 7F E5). If the Key
Type is set to ASCII, the security keys are four 5-digit keys for the 64-bit
WEP setting and four 13-digit keys for the 128-bit WEP setting.
WEP security protects your wireless LAN against eavesdropping and
unauthorized access by hackers or intruders.
Default Key – Choose the Key ID that has the encryption string you
prefer. If you are using a key generated from the passphrase, you must use
the same passphrase and key on each station.
Passphrase – If Passphrase is checked, security keys for WEP encryption
are generated from your passphrase string. If encryption is set to 128 bit,
only Key 1 is generated. If encryption is set to 64 bit , Keys 1-4 are
generated. You must use the same passphrase on all the other stations in
your network.
Note: A passphrase string can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric
characters.
After entering the passphrase, click Apply.