AT&T 6550G - Manual (Page 9)

Adapter Configuration
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Security
The Security screen allows you to set
the privacy settings of your wireless
PCI adapter. All settings must match
the settings of your wireless router or
access point.
Click the drop-down menu to select a
security option:
Disable: No security. Not recommended.
WEP: Moderate security (see below).
WPA: Suitable only for large
enterprise networks (see page 10).
WPA-PSK: High security for home,
home-office & small business (see
page 10).
NOTE: If you want to enable security,
you should choose WPA-PSK for the
highest level of security protection.
WEP Security (Wired Equivalent
Privacy): Select this option for a
moderate level of security.
Phrase/Key: Enter a security phrase.
If you choose the Hex Key Format
(see below), you must use hexadeci-
mal digits (0-9, a-f). If you choose the
ASCII Key Format you can use letters,
numbers, spaces, and punctuation
marks. For the ASCII Key Format you
must enter five characters for 64-bit,
13 characters for 128-bit or 16 charac-
ters for 152-bit encryption. Whichever
format you use, the security phrase
you enter must match the one set for
your wireless router or access point.
You can create up to four different security phrases, for different wireless networks. Remember that
security phrases are case sensitive (i.e., “cat” and “Cat” are not the same).
Key Format: Choose ASCII or hexadecimal format. If you choose ASCII, you can use names that you
know and can easily remember for your key.
Length: Use the drop-down menu to choose a key length. The higher the number, the slower and more
secure your system is.
If you change any setting above, click the Apply button.