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Network key – Brother MFC 9840CDW User Manual

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Appendix B

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Network key

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There are some rules for each security method:

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Open system/Shared key with WEP
This key is a 64-bit or 128-bit value that must be entered in an ASCII or hexadecimal format.

• 64 (40) bit ASCII:

Uses 5 text characters. e.g.“WSLAN” (this is case sensitive).

• 64 (40) bit hexadecimal:

Uses 10 digits of hexadecimal data. e.g.“71f2234aba”

• 128 (104) bit ASCII:

Uses 13 text characters. e.g.“Wirelesscomms” (this is case sensitive)

• 128 (104) bit hexadecimal:

Uses 26 digits of hexadecimal data. e.g.“71f2234ab56cd709e5412aa2ba”

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WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK and TKIP or AES
Uses a Pre-Shared Key (PSK) that is 8 or more characters in length, up to a maximum of 63 characters.

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LEAP
Uses User ID and Password.

• User ID: Less than 64 characters in length.
• Password: Less than 32 characters in length.