User's Manual

802.11a/b/g Combo Mini PCI WLAN Card User’s Manual
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Pre-Shared Keys
To use this option, enable the Pre-Shared Keys option on the Security tab and click Define
Pre-Shared Keys to set the encryption keys. Then configure the fields below:
Key Entry Method: Select the method to enter the key. If Hexadecimal is selected, only
digits 0-9 and letters a-f, A-F are allowed. If ASCII Text is selected, you can enter
alphanumeric characters.
Key Length (bit): Defines the length for each encryption key. Key length varies according to
the WEP type. As the Key Length is changed, the number of available characters in the field is
changed automatically. If an already entered key is too long, the key is automatically truncated
to fit. If the key length is increased again, the field does not automatically restore to its
previous value.
Per-User Key: Defines the unique encryption key for network configuration security. This
field must be populated to enable security using a unique key. This key is not used in Ad Hoc
mode.
Shared Keys (1 ~ 4): Defines a set of shared encryption keys for network configuration
security. At least one Shared Key field must be populated to enable security using a shared
key.
Note: All encryption key fields are displayed only when initially entered. On subsequent entry
into the security property page, the field are masked.