3Com OfficeConnect 3CRWE41196 User Manual

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Wireless Settings 41Encryption KeysFigure 28 Encryption Keys ScreenA Key is a hexadecimal (0-9, A-F) number used to encrypt and decrypt thedata. There can be up to 4 keys and each key can be as long as 26 digits.The Access Point also offers a number of methods for converting plaintext into hex keys. The text is much easier to remember than hex keys butit relies on your wireless adapters also supporting this feature. Differentmanufacturers have developed different ways of converting plain text andso interoperability is not guaranteed. If you are experiencing difficulty, theManual Hex Key method is supported by most vendors.There are four methods available to generate the encryption keys:■ Manual Key Entry - This method allows you to manually enter hexkeys. Virtually all manufacturers support this scheme. Enter a two digithexadecimal number in every box. Hexadecimal numbers are formedfrom 0-9 and A-F.■ 3Com Encryption String - This method is supported by 3Com Wirelessproducts. The string can contain any alphanumeric characters andmust be between 6 and 30 characters long. A single string willautomatically generate 4 unique keys for 64 or 128 bit WEP.■ ASCII - This method is supported by some adapter cards runningunder Windows XP. The string must be exactly 5 characters for 64 bit