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

Encryption

on your wireless network components.

In the Security field, select the option WEP.

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.

Select the Key length: 64 bit or 128 bit.

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

Enter a Passphrase (up to 32 characters) and confirm it by entering it again. Four
keys are generated.

Select one of the four keys as Default key.