Using the web-based advanced user interface – Belkin F5D7234-4 User Manual

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UsInG THe Web-based adVanCed UseR InTeRfaCe

sharing the same network Keys
Most Wi-Fi products ship with security turned off. So once you have

your network working, you need to activate WEP or WPA and make sure

your wireless networking devices are sharing the same network key.

The following diagram shows the effect of not having the correct

network key throughout your network.

Using a Hexadecimal Key
A hexadecimal key is a combination of numbers and letters from A–F

and 0–9. 64-bit keys are five two-digit numbers. 128-bit keys are 13

two-digit numbers.

For instance:
af 0f 4b C3 d4 = 64-bit key
C3 03 0f af 0f 4b b2 C3 d4 4b C3 d4 e7 = 128-bit key
In the boxes below, make up your key by writing in two characters

between A–F and 0–9 in each box. You will use this key to program the

encryption settings on your Router and your wireless computers.

note to Mac users: Original Apple

AirPort

products support 64-bit

encryption only. Apple AirPort 2 products can support 64-bit or 128-bit

encryption. Please check your product to see which version you are

using. If you cannot configure your network with 128-bit encryption, try

64-bit encryption.

G Wireless Router

Network key=
MyPassword

Network key=
WRONG Password

G Wireless USB

Network Adapter

G Wireless USB

Network Adapter

G Wireless USB

Network Adapter

The network adapter cannot access the network because it uses a

different network key than the one configured on the wireless router.