NetComm NP642 - Manual (Page 21)

NP642 IEEE 802.11g PCI Adapter 21
YML785 Rev1
Field Description
Please enter a key. If you are joining an existing network, ask the
Administrator for the key. If you are setting up the network, create
a key; any combination of letters and numbers up to 32 characters
with no spaces.
Auth. Mode: There are three modes available to choose from:
• Open Authentication – the sender and receiver do not share
a secret Key for communication. Instead, each party generates
its own key-pairs and asks the other party to accept it. The key
is regenerated when the connection is established every time.
• Shared Authentication – the sender and receiver shares the
common key for data communication, and the key is used for
extended length of time.
• Auto – requires communication to be established, and
automatically use the proper authentication mode.
The following will only be activated to allow for configuration
when Encryption is enabled.
Default Key: Select one of the 4 keys to use.
Network Key: Choose the encryption, either in HEX or ASCII formats, and enter
the password in the blank space.
Key Length: Select 64 or 128 bits as the length of the keys
Key Format: ASCII or HEX