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Wep encryption – Siemens Simens Gigaset WLAN dsl/cable SE551 User Manual

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Configuring the Advanced Settings

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WEP encryption

If WPA is not supported by all components in your wireless network, we advise you to
activate

WEP

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Encryption

on your wireless network components.

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In the Security field, select the option WEP.

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Select the Authentication type:
– Select Shared to require that each client logs in to the network with a specified

key.

– Select Open to permit data transfer within your wireless network without the

need for a key.

You can choose either the standard 64 bit key or the more robust 128 bit key for encryp-
tion. The keys are generated in hexadecimal or in ASCII format. You must use the same
keys for encryption and decryption for both the Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable and all
your wireless network adapters.

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Select the Key length: 64 bit or 128 bit.

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Select the Input type, i.e. whether you wish to enter the key manually or have it
generated automatically by means of a Passphrase.

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. Four
keys are generated.

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Select one of the four keys as Default key.