Dell 2350 User Manual page 56

Setting
Key Format
Key Length
Key1, Key2, Key3, Key4
There are two levels of WEP encryption: 40(64)-bit and 104(128)-bit, with 104(128)-bit being
the more secure of the two. The WEP encryption keys are simply a set of hexadecimal
numbers or ASCII characters that you choose. Each Wireless 2350 and every wireless
workstation must use the same WEP encryption key to communicate. For more information on
encryption, see the Wireless Networking Overview - Encryption
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Key Format
Key format can be in ASCII or hexadecimal format. Hexadecimal digits include the
numbers 0 through 9 and the letters A through F. If you select ASCII format, you can
enter any character.
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Key Length
Key length can be either 40(64)-bit or 104(128)-bit. Larger key lengths are more
secure. Some wireless network cards are only able to use 40(64)-bit encryption. If all
your clients are able to communicate at 104(128)-bit, choose 104(128)-bit.
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Key
If you choose 40(64)-bit encryption, enter a 5-character (or 10 hexadecimal digits)
WEP encryption Key in the fields provided. For 104(128)-bit encryption, enter a
13-character (or 26 hexadecimal digits) WEP key in the fields provided. You have the
option of entering four different keys to store on the Wireless 2350. Select only one
key out of the four provided in the Default Key drop-down list. For added security,
change your key often. When you change the key on one wireless device, remember
that it must be changed for all wireless devices and access points in the network.
NOTE: If you are adding the Wireless 2350 to an existing network and will be using an
existing encryption key for the wireless clients, contact the person in charge of the
network. The same key must be used when configuring the encryption for the
Wireless 2350. The administrator must make any changes to all access points and
wireless clients on a network. Changing the key on just one access point or
wireless client disconnects it from the rest of the network.
WPA
Hexadecimal Digits / ASCII Characters
40 bits (5 characters) / 104 bits (13 characters)
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Possible Values
section of this user's guide.