User's Manual

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Configuring CB3000 Security
Configuring CB3000 Basic Encryption
Encryption applies a specific algorithm to data in order to alter its appearance and prevent
unauthorized decoding. Decryption applies the algorithm in reverse to restore the data to its original
form. Sender and receiver employ the same encryption/decryption method.
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a security protocol specified in the IEEE Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi)
standard, 802.11b. WEP is designed to provide a WLAN with a level of security and privacy
comparable to that of a wired LAN. WEP could be all that a small-business user needs for the simple
encryption of wireless data.
For the basic configuration and device connection described in this guide, WEP 128 encryption will
be configured for the CB3000. WEP 128 ensures initial communications with the CB3000 are secure.
Later, increasing the security level is recommended.
To configure WEP 128 for the CB3000:
1. Select Settings -> Wireless Settings - > Security from the CB3000 menu tree.
2. Select WEP From the Security Mode drop-down menu.
NOTE For testing basic connectivity as described in this guide, there is no reason
to enable Secure 802.1x authentication (an advanced authentication
scheme). For details on configuring Secure 802.1x authentication, refer to
the CB3000 User Guide available on the CB3000 product CDROM or go to
the Symbol Web site (http://www.symbol.com/services/download
s) and
download the guide.