Operation Manual

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Advanced Configuration and Handling
Repeat the above procedure for all computers in your wireless network. It is essen-
tial that you use exactly the same key on all computers. A minimum difference will
lead to different encoding so the computers will not understand each other! If you
receive an error message about the length of the key, one of your computers does
not support the length of your key. In this case you need to choose a shorter key,
e.g. 104-bit (13 characters) instead of 128-bit (26 characters).
WLAN Connections – Only Enable Them When Needed
You should only enable the WLAN when you need to use it. If you already have a
cable network you will rarely need your WLAN. In this case we recommend that you
disable the WLAN. If you only have one computer, you should definitely disable it.
However, if you need a wireless connection at a specific time, you can enable it
again with just a few clicks.
1. Click Start/Control Panel. In the Control Panel window, open the Network
Connections icon.
2. A new window showing the current network connections will pop up. Choose
your WLAN connection and right-click on it. A context menu will show up. Select the
command Disable.