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Setting up WEP Encryption Security

Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security.

  1. Run the WG511v2 Smart Wizard.
    1. Make sure the WG511v2 software is installed and the WG511v2 is fully inserted in an available CardBus slot in your laptop computer.
    2. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens.

      Figure 2-10

  2. Configure the Security settings.
    1. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a profile name.
    2. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID.

      Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point.
    3. In the Security section, select WEP.
  3. Select the WEP encryption strength you will use.
  4. The choices are:

    • 64-bit WEP data encryption
    • 128-bit WEP data encryption

      Note: Larger encryption keys require more processing and may slow the communications response times.
  5. Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. The configuration utility will automatically generate the WEP keys.

    Note: The characters are case sensitive. Be sure to use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in the network.
  6. If the passphrase method is not available in the other devices, you must manually enter the keys to match exactly what is in the access point and other 802.11b wireless devices.

  7. Save your settings in a Profile.
    1. Click the Save Profile button. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile.
    2. Click Apply.
    3. Click Close to exit the configuration utility.

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