Comtrol DM AIR User Manual

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Hardware Installation and WLAN Configuration

DeviceMaster AIR User Guide: 2000365 Rev. C - 21

Changing the Wireless Operating Mode Settings

9.

If necessary, set the WEP Encryption.

a.

Select Enable Encryption to use WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) on the
network.

b.

Make sure that all devices on the network, and the access point share the
same WEP selection (either Enable or Disable) and they must share the
same WEP key. The WEP key is generated from ASCII or Hexadecimal
entries that are either 64, 128, or 256 bits in length.

c.

Select the Key Type (ASCII or Hexadecimal)

d.

Enter the appropriate digits or letters for up to 4 keys. Select the key you
wish to use. Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0 - 9 and letters A -
F. ASCII is a code representing English letters as numbers from 0 - 128.

10. Select the Transmission Rate for the network (default setting is 1-2-5.5-11-22

(Mbps).

11. Select the appropriate Authentication method:

Open System - communicates the key across the network

Shared Key - devices must have identical WEP settings to communicate

Auto - automatically adjusts to the Authentication mode of the wireless
client

12. Select Apply if you have made any changes or additions.

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