Brother International HL-6050DW Network Users Manual - English - Page 136

Network Key, Channels, Open System/Shared Key with WEP

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Network Key There are some rules for each security method: ■ Open System/Shared Key with WEP Enter the WEP key that will be used to access your network. This key is a 64-bit or 128-bit value that must be entered in an ASCII or HEXADECIMAL format. 64 (40) bit ASCII: Uses 5 text characters. e.g. "Hello" (this is case sensitive). 64 (40) bit Hexadecimal: Uses 10 digits of hexadecimal data. e.g. "71f2234aba" 128 (104) bit ASCII: Uses 13 text characters. e.g. "Wirelesscomms" (this is case sensitive). 128 (104) bit Hexadecimal: Uses 26 digits of hexadecimal data e.g. "71f2234ab56cd709e5412aa3ba" Channels Wireless Ethernet networks use Channels. There are up to 13 channels that can be used. However, in many countries the number of channels available are restricted. APPENDIX B - 4

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APPENDIX B - 4
Network Key
There are some rules for each security method:
Open System/Shared Key with WEP
Enter the WEP key that will be used to access your network. This
key is a 64-bit or 128-bit value that must be entered in an ASCII or
HEXADECIMAL format.
64 (40) bit ASCII:
Uses 5 text characters.
e.g. "Hello" (this is case sensitive).
64 (40) bit Hexadecimal:
Uses 10 digits of hexadecimal data.
e.g. "71f2234aba"
128 (104) bit ASCII: Uses 13 text characters.
e.g. "Wirelesscomms"
(this is case sensitive).
128 (104) bit Hexadecimal:
Uses 26 digits of hexadecimal data
e.g. "71f2234ab56cd709e5412aa3ba"
Channels
Wireless Ethernet networks use Channels. There are up to 13
channels that can be used. However, in many countries the number
of channels available are restricted.