Siemens Simens Gigaset WLAN dsl/cable SE551 - Manual (Page 40)

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Security settings
Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable / ENG / A31008-M1029-B101-2x-7619 / configure_router.fm / 03.11.2008
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Manual key entry
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Select the Key type, Hex or ASCII.
. If you select Hex you can use the characters 0 to 9 and A to F.
– With a 64-bit encryption depth the key is exactly 10 characters long.
An example of a valid key: 1234567ABC
– With a 128-bit encryption depth the key is exactly 26 characters long.
An example of a valid key: 234567ABC8912345DEF1234567
If you select ASCII you can use the characters 0 to 9, A to Z and a to z plus the special
characters in the ASCII character set.
– With a 64-bit encryption depth the key is exactly 5 characters long.
An example of a valid key: GIGA1
– With a 128-bit encryption depth the key is exactly 13 characters long.
An example of a valid key: GIGASET_SE551
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Confirm the key by entering it again in the Confirm key field.
Generating the key by means of a Passphrase
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Enter a Passphrase (up to 32 characters) and confirm it by entering it again. The key
is generated automatically.
Please remember:
u It is very important that you make a note of the key or passphrase. You will
need this information to configure the wireless network adapters properly.
u When you have concluded the Security Setup Wizard you must change the
WEP encryption on the wireless network adapters for the connected PCs in the
same way as they will not otherwise be given access to the Gigaset SE551
WLAN dsl/cable's wireless network.