User Manual

TwinMOS Laputa PCI
TwinMOS
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Disabling Encryption
To disable encryption, click the down arrow at the right of the Encryption field, select Disabled, and
click the Apply button.
Disabling Encryption
To enable encryption, click the down arrow at the right of the Encryption field, select either 64 bit or 128
bit
, and click the Apply button. After enabling an encryption method, you must then specify encryption
keys, as described in the following sections.
If you specify an encryption method, you will only be able to communicate with Access Points and
stations that use the same encryption method and keys.
Creating Encryption Keys Using a Passphrase
To create encryption keys using a passphrase, click the radio button next to Create Key with Passphrase
and type a character string in the Passphrase field. As you type, the Configuration Utility uses an
algorithm to generate four keys used for encryption.
When you finish typing your character string and click the Apply button, the Configuration Utility uses
asterisks to mask both your passphrase and the keys it generates.
Using a passphrase to generate the four keys makes it easy to set the same keys for all members of your
wireless LAN. Please make a record of your passphrase, so that you do not forget it. If you do forget
your passphrase, then disable encryption and create new passphrases.
Creating Encryption Keys Manually
If you wish, you can create encryption keys manually by selecting the Encryption tab. Click on the
button next to Manual Entry.
When you click this button, the cursor appears in the field for Key 1. For 64-bit encryption, you must
type exactly 10 hexadecimal digits in each of the four key fields; for 128-bit encryption, you must type
exactly 26 hexadecimal digits. You then click the Apply button to create your encryption keys. After you
click the Apply button, the Configuration Utility uses asterisks to mask your keys. Remember to make a
note of your hexadecimal string for each key. If you do forget your digits for a key, disable encryption
and create a new key.