Siemens 54 User Manual

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Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54

Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / configuration.fm / 04.12.2006

WEP

In the Key Length field, select the required length of the WEP key.
Please bear in mind that all the components in a network must use the same key
length to be able to communicate with each other.
Use a 128 bit key if all the network components support it. This offers greater
security for the data in your network.

In the Key Type field, select the character format for creating keys:
– HEX

The keys are entered as hexadecimal numbers. Only enter digits 0 to 9 and the
letters A to F. A 128-bit key uses 26 hexadecimal numbers, a 64-bit key
10 hexadecimal numbers.

– ASCII

The key is formed from any characters in the ASCII set. A 128-bit key uses
13 characters and a 64-bit key 5 characters.

Once you have selected the key length and key type, you can either use a passphrase for
automatic key generation or enter the key manually:

Generating keys with a passphrase
For encryption, you can use a passphrase from which the required keys are
generated automatically.

Select the option Use Passphrase.
This activates the appropriate entry field.