Belkin F5D7001 User Manual - Page 23

section Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility 1 For instance: AF0F4BC3D4 = 64-bit WEP key 2 C3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 = 128-bit WEP key 3 If you have multiple vendors' equipment in your network, the easiest thing to do is to write down the hex WEP key from your wireless router or access point and enter it manually into the hex WEP key 4 table in your Card's configuration screen. 5 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) 6 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a new Wi-Fi standard that improves upon the security features of WEP. To use WPA security, the drivers and software of your wireless equipment must be upgraded to support it. These updates will be found on your wireless vendor's website. There are two types of WPA security: WPA-PSK (no server), and WPA (with radius server). WPA-PSK (no server) uses what is known as a pre-shared key as the network key. A network key is a password that is between 8 and 63 characters long. It can be a combination of letters, numbers, or characters. Each client uses the same network key to access the network. Typically, this is the mode that will be used in a home environment. WPA (with radius server) is a system where a radius server distributes the network key to the clients automatically. This is typically found in a business environment. For a list of Belkin wireless products that support WPA, please visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking. 21