SMC Networks SMC EZ Connect SMC2635W - Manual (Page 25)

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Key Type – Select Hex or ASCII.
Default Key – Choose one Key for encryption.
Passphrase – Check this box to auto-generate keys for
encryption. First, check this box, then enter a string of characters
into the space. Encryption keys will be generated automatically.
When encryption is set to 128-bit, only Key 1 will be generated.
If encryption is set to 64-bit, 4 Keys will be generated. Note that
you must use the same Passphrase and Default Key on all the
other clients in your network.
Note: A passphrase string can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric
characters.
How to set up WEP
To set up the WEP function, take the following steps:
1. Select 128-bit or 64-bit in the Encryption field.
2. To automatically generate keys, check the Passphrase box,
and type in a string of characters in this field.
3. In the Default Key field, select one key as the default key that
you want to use for encryption.
4. Click Apply changes to allow the settings to take effect.